Postgraduate coursework program
Primary Health Care in Developing Countries
Graduate Certificate in Primary Health Care in Developing Countries (18 units)
Graduate Certificate: 1 year part-time.
Fast facts
- Study load: 6 months full-time, or equivalent part-time
- Fee: Commonwealth Supported
- Mode: Internal/External study
- Mid-year intake normally available
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Code: 2GC069
The Graduate Certificate aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to incorporate the principles of primary health care into specific fields of practice in order to reduce inequalities in health care access and health outcomes.
In Australia, these principles include:
- maximising consumer and community participation to enable individuals and communities to be better informed and to be involved in health care decisions;
- encouraging partnerships between health and non-health sectors to ensure full use of resources;
- fostering self-management and self-reliance to increase knowledge, skills and confidence in individuals, groups and communities; and
- promoting health and disease prevention to attain and sustain good health and well-being.
Students completing the Graduate Certificate should be able to:
- analyse theoretical concepts relevant to the determinants of health and well-being;
- understand the relevance of models of primary health care in a range of real world and workplace problems; and
- appreciate the benefits of multi-disciplinary approaches in health and human services to promoting and improving health.
- apply primary health care strategies aimed at improving health in developing countries.
For the full program of study and topic descriptions visit:
http://www.flinders.edu.au/calendar/vol2/pg/GCPHCDev.htm
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:
- Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
- Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
- Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.
You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.
If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received.
Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart.
Course fees
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.
Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program. Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 11th July, 2008.
Further information
Ms Carol Gibb, Department of Public Health,
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8204 4628
Email: carol.gibb@flinders.edu.au
General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General Information: International students should contact:
The International Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177 CRICOS Registered Provider Code: 00114A
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