The Graduate Certificate of Health Science is designed for professionals working in a variety of settings, including area health services, hospitals, the aged care sector and community organisations, to enable them to effectively assess and respond to emerging health planning and management issues.

This flexible program allows students to undertake specialisations to meet their interest and career aspirations.

Health Sciences and Nursing at UWS

This course allows students the opportunity to select a specialty from 9 options, offered on the basis of industry demand. UWS also provides flexible delivery with blended learning and distance units, taught by experts in the field, and flexible entry options which allow applicants to progress to the Master of Health Science following satisfactory completion of relevant units.

It’s all about Career Opportunities

This course allows graduates to pursue careers in areas as diverse as:

»» health services management

»» aged care management

»» health planning

»» international health

»» health promotion

»» occupational health and safety

»» occupational and environmental hygiene

»» human resource management and industrial relations

»» operations management

A generic option is also available. (Students supplement the foundation subjects by choosing their remaining subjects from a pool).

Duration

6 months full-time (note that part-time study is not available).

Location

Parramatta Campus and Distance

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline. Non graduates may apply on the basis of 5 years relevant work experience or completion of a graduate certificate with 2 years relevant work experience.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Step by step instructions are available on on How to Apply pages.

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