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- 09 Jul 23
The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.
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Degree details
On completion of this program students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of health and health care in professional contexts.
- Integrate knowledge of health sciences with other fields of endeavour, for professional development and lifelong learning.
- Critically analyse and apply ethical principles related to health care and health sciences.
- Apply research and problem-solving skills to analyse, and critically appraise health and scientific information.
- Communicate health science information effectively to a range of audiences.
- Apply an understanding of the organization of the Australian health care in professional contexts.
- Critically analyse the impact of biological, social and environmental determinants of health on the well-being of individuals and populations.
This program supports university graduates from both science and non-science fields looking to work in roles requiring health sciences knowledge and skills. Also provides an opportunity for a pathway to Medicine.
Higher education
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences applicants must hold a recognised Bachelor degree.
English Proficiency Requirements
English as primary language
All primary and secondary education was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;
You have Completed 2+ years or full time equivalent tertiary study in English only at an institution in Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, with an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0, with no individual band score below 7.0.
All English language tests are valid for two years from the date of completion
Special requirements
The program will be delivered using a combination of self-directed and on-line learning. Learning activities will be delivered via 3-hour long evening classes starting at 5:30pm or 6pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Mondays through Thursdays.
Applications for Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered and reviewed on a case by case basis by UNDA's Student Administration.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences is a postgraduate degree that aims to impart health knowledge and skills to students from a range of non-science backgrounds. The program offers courses that enhance students' ability to communicate health issues effectively at population level. Students will develop an understanding of the social determinants of health and ways in which environmental and other changes affect human health, and how the Australian health care system is organised, financed and delivered. The program also assists students to appreciate the ethical issues relevant to health care and clinical research.
Recommended Study Pattern
To complete this program students must complete the following core subjects:
- MEDI5001 Scientific Literacy and Communication
- MEDI5002 Environment, Society and Health
- MEDI5003 Bioethics in Professional Life
- MEDI5004 The Australian Health Care System
Award Requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences award, students must complete four (4) compulsory courses, of 25 Units of credit each.
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