Health Promotion (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion
Length
one year full-time, two-four years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
This course provides health professionals with an interest in developing health promotion in their current work context to gain skills that will support a shift in career. Students have the opportunity to develop skills in health promotion planning and program delivery, evaluation and needs assessment and inter-organisational work with partners. The emphasis is on developing new skills that assist students to develop health education/health promotion aspects of their profession. It is designed to provide maximum flexibility for participants.
Course structure
The course comprises eight subjects and is normally undertaken on a part-time basis over two to five years but may be undertaken full-time over one year
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
See our webpage for process and application form: www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HealthPromotion/index.htm
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative fee (2010): $14,040 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Health promotions professional with an interest in developing health promotion to gain skills that will support a career shift.
Professional recognition
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Promotion is a very well-established and widely recognised qualification in the health promotion field.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HealthPromotion/index.htm
Contact information
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover