Study plan

The Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion consists of 36 credit points (cp), including five core units of study (30cp) and a final project (6cp). Students can complete the course in one year of full-time study. The course consists of one x 10-day and five x 5-day workshops delivered in block release mode. The blocks are taught on campus at the University of Sydney. Following each block, you will return to your community or workplace and complete assessment tasks based on the learning achieved in the workshop. The final part of the course requires you to write a project demonstrating that you have consolidated your learning. There is particular emphasis on demonstrating the importance of community participation and community development.

Progression rules

Under normal progression, a student will undertake and successfully complete all units of study to the value of 24 credit points maximum per semester as prescribed for the course. Students are required to attend all lectures, tutorials and other activities prescribed for their units of study and their progress will be monitored.

Capstone experience

A capstone experience comprises one or more units of study designed by the school to provide students with an opportunity to draw together their learning, synthesise this with prior learning and experience, and draw conclusions that will form the basis for further investigation, and intellectual and/or professional growth.

For the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion, all students complete a final project as the capstone experience. Students apply, integrate and reflect on the knowledge and skills learned in each of the coursework modules they have completed to prepare a project report (which may be presented as a written report, video, journal article, radio program or poster and story).

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of the course will have a nationally-recognised qualification in health promotion that will equip them for work in a wide range of community-controlled and mainstream settings.

Further study

Outstanding graduates may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the courses of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and Master of Surgery (by research) offered by Sydney Medical School. A research degree provides students with the opportunity to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study; and to gain transferable skills in general research methodology.

Sydney Medical School is affiliated with over 40 independent medical research institutes aimed at achieving medical firsts in specialist areas of health and medicine.
It provides an outstanding environment for postgraduate research. Sydney Medical School's research activities consistently attract high levels of funding from the Commonwealth and state governments, overseas funding agencies and other public and private sources.

Other study options

Sydney Medical School offers a wide range of short professional development courses for health professionals through its clinical schools, disciplines and associated research institutes.

Many of the courses offered are pre-accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) points, and other courses may be awarded CME points on request to your relevant association or professional body. For further information and a list of courses available please see the Sydney Medical School website http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/future-students/courses/short-courses.php.

Admission requirements

Admission to the diploma is restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders and a successful applicant for admission will:
(a) hold at least three years working experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities, and experience in engaging communities in action to improve their health; and
(b) have completed prior learning that shows they can complete a course of study – the most obvious example is a degree or equivalent, but credit can be given for all forms of tertiary education; and
(c) have possessed knowledge of, and sensitivity to, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; and
(d) have shown evidence of support for their candidature from their local communities and, where possible, their employers.

In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without this qualification who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Faculty.

International students

How to apply

This course is currently not available to international students.

Domestic students

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount

This student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol. If you are a Commonwealth supported student and was enrolled in a University course before 1 January 2012 your student contribution may differ.

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount

Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.

Additional incidental fees

Additional incidental fees not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.

Potential for inaccuracy

Potential for inaccuracy not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.

Annual review

Annual review not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

Additional incidental fees and health insurance not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.

Potential for inaccuracy

Potential for inaccuracy not available for Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion.