Postgraduate Study Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing UNSW Medicine The School of Public Health and Community Medicine (SPHCM) is a leading educator in Australia and the Asia- Pacific region through its postgraduate research and coursework degrees in Public Health, International Public Health, Health Management and Infectious Diseases Intelligence. Our programs have been designed to equip students with the capacities to extend their professional areas of interest and career paths. We are strongly committed to excellence in teaching and providing quality learning that is student-centred and relevant to real-world practice. Graduates of SPHCM form a network of highly skilled health leaders in Australia, the Asia- Pacific region and beyond, trained to work at the interface of education, research and translation of evidence into policy and practice. sphcm.med.unsw.edu.au The School offers a specialisation in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing to students in enrolled in the Master of Public Health or one of the Dual Degrees in Public Health. There is clear recognition of the ways to promote social and emotional health and wellbeing and the need for strengths-based, wholistic and empowering ways of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities. This specialisation stream offers an innovative learning experience that enables students to gain deeper understanding and necessary skills to contribute effectively to the national effort to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. Our methods are designed to stimulate transformational learning and enhance application of public health skills and principles to virtually any health or social discipline. You do not need to be working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to get the most out of this program. About this stream The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing stream provides significant opportunities to examine Indigenous- specific content and further understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, cultures and worldviews. The two stream defining courses enable students to immerse themselves in active study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives of health and wellbeing. These are externally delivered using a blended, self-directed learning approach and include compulsory pre-term workshops, scenario-based learning, online group discussions, sourcing and critiquing evidence- based research and program and policy documentation, as well as individual, professional and group information sharing and self-reflection. Students are also able to select three additional courses from a wide range of recommended electives appropriate to their interests. This may include a research project or internship in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing. Who are our students? This stream is targeted towards students with an interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to cohesively address the physical, psychosocial, cultural and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing of Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians.
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Postgraduate StudyAboriginal Health & WellbeingUNSW Medicine
The School of Public Health
and Community Medicine
(SPHCM) is a leading educator
in Australia and the Asia-
Pacific region through its
postgraduate research and
coursework degrees in Public
Health, International Public
Health, Health Management and
Infectious Diseases Intelligence.
Our programs have been
designed to equip students with
the capacities to extend their
professional areas of interest and
career paths. We are strongly
committed to excellence in
teaching and providing quality
learning that is student-centred
and relevant to real-world
practice.
Graduates of SPHCM form a
network of highly skilled health
leaders in Australia, the Asia-
Pacific region and beyond,
trained to work at the interface
of education, research and
translation of evidence into policy
and practice.
sphcm.med.unsw.edu.au
The School offers a specialisation in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing to students in enrolled in the Master of Public Health or one of the Dual Degrees in Public Health.
There is clear recognition of the ways to promote social and emotional health and wellbeing and the need for strengths-based, wholistic and empowering ways of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities. This specialisation stream offers an innovative learning experience that enables students to gain deeper understanding and necessary skills to contribute effectively to the national effort to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. Our methods are designed to stimulate transformational learning and enhance application of public health skills and principles to virtually any health or social discipline. You do not need to be working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to get the most out of this program.
About this streamThe Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing stream provides significant opportunities to examine Indigenous-
specific content and further understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, cultures and worldviews. The two stream defining courses enable students to immerse themselves in active study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives of health and wellbeing. These are externally delivered using a blended, self-directed learning approach and include compulsory pre-term workshops, scenario-based learning, online group discussions, sourcing and critiquing evidence-based research and program and policy documentation, as well as individual, professional and group information sharing and self-reflection. Students are also able to select three additional courses from a wide range of recommended electives appropriate to their interests. This may include a research project or internship in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing.
Who are our students?This stream is targeted towards students with an interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to cohesively address the physical, psychosocial, cultural and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Who should apply? Entry requirements for the specialisation in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing include an undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health and at least two year’s full-time related work or volunteer experience.
Flexible deliveryThe school provides a great deal of flexibility for students to tailor their study options according to their needs. Our programs can be undertaken either full-time or part-time. Courses are offered internally on campus with face-to-face teaching, or externally by distance mode using online teaching technologies. All courses offered by the School are available fully online which means the degree can be completed from anywhere in the world.
Extension degreeThe Master of Public Health Extension is designed for students wishing to complete a masters degree that includes a research component. It extends the knowledge and skills acquired in the Masters degree by including a extra term of study, which
For more information on our programs visit our website or contact UNSW:School of Public Health and Community Medicine Faculty of MedicineUNSW Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Three Core Courses
Foundations in Public Health & Health Care Systems
Epidemiology & Statistics for Public Health
Health Promotion & Social Perspectives of Health
Two Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Core Courses
Public Health Perspectives of Indigenous Health
Indigenous Health & Wellbeing
Two Electives from list below
Applied Research Methods
Community Development
Comparative Health Care Systems
Economic Evaluation in Public Health
Environmental Health
Ethics and Law in Public Health
Health Aspects of Crises, Emergencies and Disasters
Health Impact Assessment
Health Leadership & Workforce Management
Immunisation Policy & Practice
Inequalities and Health
Infectious Disease Challenges: Epidemiology and Control
Policy Studies
Prevention & Mgmt of Chronic Disease
Principles & Practice of Primary Health Care
Program Design & Evaluation
Qualitative Research Methods
Reproductive, Maternal & Children's Health
The Global HIV Epidemic: Social Aspects & Impacts
Tobacco, Alcohol & Illicit Drugs
Project, Internship or Elective
One general elective course offered by SPHCM or a project or internship in an Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing topic
allows candidates to undertake an advanced research project. This degree can be completed full-time over 18 months. It could also provide a pathway for students seeking to apply for entry into a PhD program.
Dual degreesStudents have the opportunity to complete two Masters degrees concurrently by combining the Master of Public Health with either the Master of International Public Health, Master of Health Management or Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence.
Internships and Research ProjectsStudents may complete an Internship or a Research Project as part of their degree. Internships provide the opportunity to gain real-world experience while undertaking a degree. Students also have the opportunity to complete a research project with an academic supervisor.
PhD and research degreesThe School offers excellent research programs to public health and health service researchers aimed at beginner, intermediate and experienced levels. Options are available for research only degrees or combined coursework and research. The SPHCM also offers a unique Professional Doctorate in Applied Public Health which incorporates workplace experience and a thesis in professional practice.
Program structureEight courses must be completed as listed below:
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