GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Health Science
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
Plan a healthier future The core subjects of Public Health, Policy and Society will enable you to develop a systemic understanding of various public health policy frameworks and issues, provide the context and history for understanding public health approaches, and let you explore the cultural and social dimensions of health and illness and the economic and political environment in which health policies and strategies are developed and implemented. The Epidemiology subject covers the distribution and determinants of disease and other health-related conditions in populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems. As one of Australia's premier health sciences education institutions, Western Sydney University is internationally renowned for our teaching and research activities. Delivering innovative professional programs, we are recognised as a world leader in research across both clinical and non-clinical health sciences. It's why graduates from our Health Science are so highly sought after. Focus on current, evidence-based learning taught by leading experts in the field. Mixing study at our Parramatta campus with online subjects, you'll learn how to effectively assess and respond to emerging issues in health and further advance your career as a health professional in the health sector and.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- core subjects of Public Health
- Policy and Society will enable you to develop a systemic understanding of various public health policy frameworks and issues
- provide the context and history for understanding public health approaches
- and let you explore the cultural and social dimensions of health and illness and the economic and political environment in which health policies and strategies are developed and implemented
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
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