Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences (GCHlthSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5431
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
(i) Bachelor's degree or
(ii) post-secondary study in an area relevant to the program plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience approved by the executive dean.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: healthsciences@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4950
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2009
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5431
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
(i) Bachelor's degree or
(ii) post-secondary study in an area relevant to the program plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience approved by the executive dean.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences?
This program will offer postgraduate coursework offerings for a range of health professionals from multiple disciplines. Each field of study will be targeted at meeting workforce and market interest in emerging interprofessional areas of knowledge, skill and practice.
For more information on the four fields of study currently being offered. see the plans/specilisation links below.
What you can study
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
(i) Bachelor's degree or
(ii) post-secondary study in an area relevant to the program plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience approved by the executive dean.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
(i) Bachelor's degree or
(ii) post-secondary study in an area relevant to the program plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience approved by the executive dean.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#8 from the Program List
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
