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UQ Guide 2014
International Postgraduate
Contact details:
International Student Advisor 1800 671 980 (free call within Australia) or +61 3 8676 7004
Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the core discipline for understanding and improving global health, a broad feld that offers grounding for many
exciting careers in public health. These programs will equip you with strong methodological skills and will give you the fexibility
to tailor your degree to best refect your own interests and professional aspirations. If you are curious, enjoy maths and science,
and want a career where you can make a difference, a degree in epidemiology may be for you.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
Fields of study:
Clinical epidemiology • Standard
5481
066287A Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014) Herston
Internal/
External
$13,200 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology from UQ with grade point average of 5 on a 7-point scale; or
approved degree in related feld with grade point average of 5 on a 7-point scale or equivalent; and
approval of the Head of School.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5478 Graduate Certifcate
5479 Graduate Diploma
International
Public Health
These programs offer specialised qualifcations for those working or seeking a career in a range of population health settings
around the world.The program focuses on the major causes of ill-health and premature mortality, as well as determinants of
health and quality of life and the effective and effcient management of health programs.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5414
059019B
Two semesters 1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
Herston
Internal/
External
$13,200 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
5395
057432E
Three
semesters
Admission requirements
For #24 program 5395: Graduate Diploma in International Public Health; or approved degree or other
professional qualifcations in the feld of health, behavioural, social, agricultural or biological sciences;
and demonstrate your suitability for admission.
For #16 program 5414: If you have an approved four-year degree you may qualify for admission.
Closing Date:
See page 84
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5393 Graduate Certifcate
5394 Graduate Diploma
Medicine
Clinicians from specialist and primary care practice and those preparing for the Fellowship pathways in Specialist and Primary
Care Colleges will beneft from completing these programs which provide comprehensive teaching on skin cancer diagnosis and
treatment.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
Field of study:
Skin cancer
5398 N/A
(online
only)
Two semesters
(or P/T
equivalent)
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
External* $16,080 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6 in
each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree or equivalent from a recognised institution;
and completion of at least two years clinical practice post graduation.
Closing Date:
Semester 1:
30 November 2013,
Semester 2:
30 May 2014
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5560 Graduate Certifcate
e-Healthcare
The program is designed to provide knowledge and hands-on skills in e-healthcare and is suitable for both health professionals
wishing to enhance their understanding of and ability to work effectively with information and communication technologies, and
for graduates who wish to pursue careers in the healthcare feld. The program explores the infuence of technology in healthcare
practice, advantages and potential challenges posed by the changes in healthcare delivery, clinical practice, education,
administration and research. You will be able to critically evaluate developments in e-healthcare: analyse their effectiveness and
possible trends for the future.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5274 N/A
(online
only)
Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014),
2 (28 July 2014)
External* $13,200 per
semester
IELTS overall 6.5 / 6
in each sub-band: see
page 57
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in any feld, or Graduate Diploma in e-Healthcare
Closing Date:
Semester 1:
30 November 2013,
Semester 2:
30 May 2014
Postgraduate
Pathways to Masters
5272 Graduate Certifcate
5273 Graduate Diploma
Dietetics
Studies
You will gain the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professional attributes necessary for a career as a dietitian or
nutritionist. You will learn how to apply the art and science of human nutrition to prevent and treat medical conditions such as
diabetes, obesity and infectious diseases. This program is designed for students with a background in nutrition, public health
nutrition, biochemistry, physiology and statistics. This program will provide you with a professional qualifcation as a dietitian.
Program
Code
CRICOS
Code
Program
duration
Start
Semester
Program
Location
Study
Mode
Indicative
semester fee^
English language
proficiency
Coursework Masters
5473
065374K Three
semesters
1 (3 March 2014)
Ipswich,
Teaching
Hospitals
Internal $18,640 per
semester
IELTS overall 7;
reading 7; writing 7;
speaking 7; listening 7
Admission requirements
Approved degree with prior studies in public health nutrition at second year or higher; studies in
nutrition science at second year or higher; studies in physiology at second year level or higher, including
human systems physiology; studies in biochemistry at second year level or higher; studies in research
methods and/or statistics; studies in behavioural sciences such as psychology; studies in food science.
Quota: As a guide, six places are available.
Closing Date:
31 October 2013
Placement: Several days per week in healthcare facility in Brisbane, Ipswich or elsewhere: blue card and proof of immunisation*** required.