Stream

Health Promotion - PHCMJS9047

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

School: School of Public Health and Community Medicine

Contact: postgrad-sphcm@unsw.edu.au

Program: 9047 - Public Health/HealthManagement

Award(s):

Master of Public Health (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline

Who should do this stream?

The Health Promotion stream is highly recommended as a foundation for all areas of public health, as contemporary practice across all disciplines requires consideration of the social determinants, incorporation of health in all policies, with attention to meeting the equity gaps and promoting social justice. This stream explores determinants–based health promotion that moves practice beyond risk factors and disease models. It focuses on social understandings of health and a multi-sectoral approach to promoting health through research, practice, policy and advocacy.

The Health Promotion stream is available to students enrolled in the dual 9047 Master of Public Health/Master of Health Management Program.

Stream Structure

Students must complete 72 units of credit as follows:
  • 7 core courses MPH/MHM (42UOC)
  • 1 SPHCM elective (6 UOC)
PLUS

Specialisation Requirement courses (24 UOC):

One stream defining course (6 UOC)
and

Three courses from recommended Health Promotion electives (18 UOC)

Stream Convenor

Dr. Anne Bunde-Birouste
Tel: + 61 (2) 9385 2591
Email: ab.birouste@unsw.edu.au

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