Graduate Diploma in International Health

Overview

Course Objectives

Students will achieve the following outcomes from the Graduate Diploma:

• Develop a knowledge base of contemporary issues in international health
• Develop an understanding of current and future international health practices and sphere of international health
• Acquire advanced knowledge and understanding of current issues in primary health care, maternal and child health in developing countries, HIV/AIDs and STIs, international nutrition, refugee and migrant health, indigenous health, research and evaluation in international health, and ethical considerations in international health work

Eligibility

There are two pathways for entry to the International Health Program:

Academic

Applicants require an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. The course is open to students from multidisciplinary backgrounds, but those with experience in health sciences (nursing, public health, psychology, health promotion etc), social sciences, anthropology, sociology or social work are preferred.

OR

Work Experience

Entry may be granted to applicants who do not have an academic qualification, but have significant professional work experience in the health industry.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants need to meet Curtin’s English Language requirement as all courses are taught in English. If your education qualifications were not predominantly in English, the minimum English language requirements are any one of the following:

1. An overall band of 7.0 in the IELTS test (Academic Module) with a minimum band of 7.0 in Writing and Speaking, Reading and Listening

or

2. A minimum TOEFL paper-based score of 637 with a TWE (Test of Written English) of 5.5 or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 25 each in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing, making a total score of 110

or

3. Occupational English Test (OET) with Grades A or B only in each of the four components – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking at one sitting.

How to Apply

This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Curtin University before they can enrol in units through OUA.

Applications for International Health courses are due two weeks prior to the close of enrolment.

Please complete the application form below.

1. Read information requirements

   • Select to apply for one or more courses listed on the application form, taking note of the eligibility criteria for each course. If you want to apply for a (restricted) course with a different university, you'll need to submit a separate application from the relevant course page.

   • Read all parts of the application form in advance:

     Receive a faster response by ensuring you have all the required information ready before you start. If you have a web account, sign in first to pre-fill personal details we already have for you on record.

     If you do not have a web account, you'll need to register one within the application form. Once you've registered an account, you'll then be signed in. From here you can choose to complete your application and submit it, or save and return to it later.

     Completing this application should take 15 to 20 minutes.

   • Need help completing your application? Contact us:

     If in doubt about any of the information required to support your application, the more information you can provide the better. If you have any academic queries including how to request credit transfer, contact Curtin University directly. For all other enquiries, contact us.

   • Next steps:

     After submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email containing a copy of your application for your records.

     Your application will be assessed within 2-4 weeks, and if further information is required, we will contact you. Once your application has been assessed, we will be in touch via email to notify you of the outcome. At the latest this will be one week after the closing date for applications.

     If, after submitting your application, you wish to change your preferences or submit an additional document, please email apply@open.edu.au. Include your full name as it appeared on the application.

2. Prepare supporting documents

   • Check that you have all the required documents, according to individual course requirements and your personal circumstances, specifically:

     1. Your curriculum vitae - required for entry into postgraduate courses only.
     2. Certified copies of academic transcripts - required in most cases but check course eligibility rules.
     3. A letter of recommendation from your employer on company letterhead - recommended for entry using work experience.
     4. Certified legal documentation - if you have changed your name e.g. a marriage certificate, deed poll name change certificate.
     5. Certified legal documentation - if you need to correct an error in your date of birth e.g. a birth certificate.
     6. English language test results - if your courses were not predominantly in English e.g. IELTS or equivalent test results.
     7. Official translations of any documents not in English.

     A "certified" copy is a copy bearing the recognised mark of a Justice of the Peace, Commission of Oaths or declarations, Public Notary or a Solicitor.

   • Create an electronic copy of your attachments:

     For each certified document, scan and save it on your computer. Save your curriculum vitae to your computer, then get ready to upload all documents in the form.

   • Do not send original documents as they will not be returned.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in International Health students must complete 8 units or equivalent.  

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit

Credit may be awarded for postgraduate study undertaken at another tertiary institution. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Centre for International Health for advice prior to submitting their application.

Related Courses

This course sits within a group of courses, giving you the flexibility to study towards different levels of qualification. The courses are listed from the highest to the lowest qualification.

• Graduate Diploma in International Health
• Graduate Certificate in International Health

Course Structure