Postgraduate coursework program
Environmental Health
(Risk Assessment)
Graduate Certificate in Environmental
Health (Risk Assessment) (18 units)
Fast facts
- Study load: one semester full-time, or equivalent part-time
- Fee: Commonwealth Supported
- Mode: External study
- Mid-year entry only
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Code: 2GC017
This course aims to introduce students to the principles of health risk assessment and its application to risk management strategies.
It also aims to explore the importance of successful risk communication, particularly to affected communities.
This course is particularly relevant to meet the continuing professional development needs of graduates working in the Environmental Health profession.
The course will develop skills in research methodologies and use case study materials to develop a critical understanding of the application of risk assessment to current and emerging environmental health issues.
The full program of study is set out in the Course rule and topic descriptions for this degree.
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline of science from an approved tertiary institution and have at least two years relevant work experience in an environmental health-related area. However 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 (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 25th July, 2008.
Further information
Karen Siegmann, Administrative Officer,
Faculty of Health Sciences, Flinders University, South Australia
Tel: (61 8) 8201 2538. Fax: (61 8) 8201 3905
Email: karen.siegmann@flinders.edu.au
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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