20. Postgraduate studies and faculty degrees

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a wide range of postgraduate programs and students may choose either a research or a coursework pathway. The following listings outline our postgraduate programs at certificate, diploma, master’s degree and doctorate levels. Information in this chapter should be read in conjunction with the Resolutions of the Senate in the University of Sydney Calendar and the University Postgraduate Research/Coursework Studies handbook.

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Health Science (for continuing students only in 2009)
• Master of Applied Science

For information on the research degrees offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, please see Chapter 31.

Faculty coursework degrees

• Graduate Certificate/Master of Health Sciences with streams in:
  Gerontology/Ageing
  Indigenous Community Health
  Occupational Therapy
  Orthoptics
  Speech Pathology
• Graduate Certificate/Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)
• Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma/Master of Health Science (Sexual Health)

Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health

• Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma/Master of Health Science (Education)

Exercise and Sport Science

• Master of Exercise Physiology
• Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
• Master of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Performance)
• Master of Exercise and Sport Science (Clinical Exercise Science)

Health Informatics

• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Health Informatics (not offered in 2009)
• Master of Health Informatics
• Graduate Certificate/Master of Health Science (Clinical Data Management)

Medical Radiation Sciences

• Master of Diagnostic Radiography
• Master of Nuclear Medicine
• Master of Radiation Therapy
• Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma/Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences)
• Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma/Master of Health Science (Medical Sonography)

Occupational Therapy

• Master of Occupational Therapy

Orthoptics

• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Clinical Vision Sciences
• Master of Orthoptics

Physiotherapy

• Master of Physiotherapy
• Master of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
  with streams in:
  Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
  Manipulative Physiotherapy
  Neurological Physiotherapy
  Paediatric Physiotherapy
  Sports Physiotherapy

Rehabilitation Counselling

• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Rehabilitation Counselling
• Graduate Diploma/Master of Rehabilitation Counselling

Speech Pathology

• Graduate Diploma in Communication Disorders
• Master of Speech Language Pathology

Singapore Institute of Management

• Master of Health Science (Education)
• Master of Health Science (Management)

Further information on the coursework programs offered by the faculty is provided in the relevant chapters of the handbook.

Notes

1. Units of study will only be offered where there is sufficient demand.
2. Unit of study choice for international students enrolled as full-time students on-campus may be constrained due to visa requirements for campus attendance.
3. International students may enrol part-time in distance mode if studying from their home country but visa restrictions preclude part-time study in on-campus mode.

Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences
Master of Health Sciences

These courses allow students who have a background in the health professions and/or relevant disciplines or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience to develop discipline or cross discipline based knowledge and research skills so they can critically evaluate and integrate evidence based practice into their work across a range of health disciplines. These courses provide graduates with the opportunity to extend their undergraduate education by providing them with flexible pathways (streams) for professional development. The opportunity for choice of units of study provides students with flexibility and enables them to select subjects relevant to their professional development needs, thus equipping students with the knowledge, understanding and expertise to work within the contemporary health care sector.

The courses are offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Some of the course requirements may be completed entirely off-campus, though not all units of study may be available in distance mode. While many of the units of study are available in Semesters 1 and 2 each year some units are only offered in one semester each year. Students should consult the individual unit of study descriptions. There is considerable flexibility in arrangements for on-campus study. An individual program of study may involve some combination of classes (usually in the evening), workshops, seminars, independent study, online web-based and/or contract learning.

For the Graduate Certificate, students must complete four units of study. Students are required to undertake at least two of the four specified generic core units of study and choose an additional two units from the range of six credit point graduate units offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Alternatively, students may choose to complete a specialist stream (please refer to requirement details for each stream later in this section) that will be certificated when the student graduates. Students will need to familiarise themselves with the semesters units are offered in and any prerequisites or assumed knowledge that may exist for units of study.

For the Masters, students must complete eight units of study. Students are required to undertake at least two of the four specified generic core units of study and choose an additional six units from the range of six credit point graduate units offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Alternatively, students may choose to complete a specialist stream (please refer to requirement details for each stream later in this section) that will be certificated when the student graduates. Students will need to familiarise themselves with the semesters units are offered in and any prerequisites or assumed knowledge that may exist for units of study.

Students who do not complete all requirements for the Master of Health Sciences may be able to exit with the award of Graduate Diploma of Health Sciences with successful completion of 36 credit points or with the award of Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with successful completion of at least 24 credit points. Students who are not qualified to enrol in the masters degree may, upon approval of the course coordinator, be permitted to enrol in the Graduate Certificate. Conditional upon satisfactory performance, students may then be able to articulate to the Master of Health Sciences coursework program.

Admission requirements

In order to qualify for admission to either coursework program, applicants shall have:

1. a bachelor’s degree in health science with satisfactory performance, or
2. a bachelor’s degree in social, welfare or biological sciences, with satisfactory performance, or
3. a bachelor’s degree in a health profession with satisfactory performance, or
4. other general and professional qualifications and/or experience as will satisfy the faculty that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies and satisfy such additional requirements for admission to the program, as may be prescribed by the faculty.

Applicants should check each stream for details of any additional specific entry requirements.

Honours

Candidates with a 65 per cent pass or better in all units of study, including a 75 per cent pass or better in at least two units of study, may apply to complete the additional honours requirement of a dissertation. Students should check the requirements of the specific streams for entry to the honours degree.

Course outline

The course outlines for the generic Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences and the Master of Health Sciences are presented in Tables 20.1 and 20.2. The course outlines for the degrees with a Gerontology stream are shown in Tables 20.3 and 20.4; for Indigenous Health, see Tables 20.5 and 20.6; for Occupational Therapy, see Tables 20.7 and 20.8; for the Orthoptics stream, see Tables 20.9 and 20.10; and for the Speech Pathology, see Tables 20.11 and 20.12. The honours degree, common to all streams, is outlined in Table 20.13.

Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences

For the award of the Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences, students must complete four units of study. Students are required to undertake at least two of the four specified generic core units of study and choose an additional two units from the range of six credit point graduate units offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Master of Health Sciences

Master's students must complete eight units of study. Students are required to undertake at least two of the four specified generic core units of study and choose an additional six units from the range of six credit point graduate units offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Honours

Articulation into the Master of Health Sciences (Honours) is contingent upon the student achieving an overall credit average and distinctions in at least two units of study in the Master of Health Sciences pass course. Students wanting to articulate into the honours program should contact the course coordinator during their last semester of candidature in the Master of Health Sciences course.

Course outline

The course outlines for the Graduate Certificate and the Master of Health Sciences are presented in Tables 20.1 and 20.2. The course outline for the honours degree is shown in Table 20.13. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.1: Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for award: 24
The generalist stream comprises the following:
At least two of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
At least one (maximum two) electives offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences. See Chapter 32 for unit descriptions.
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.2: Master of Health Sciences

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for award: 48
The generalist stream comprises the following:
At least two of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
At least four (maximum six) electives offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences. See Chapter 32 for unit descriptions.
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

The Gerontology stream offers professional development for practitioners whose work requires understanding of individual and population ageing. Graduates are equipped to occupy senior positions in management, policy, planning, education, research, clinical or other service delivery settings. The stream comprises four foundation units of study (Ageing and Society, Psychology of Ageing, Ageing, Biology and Health, Contemporary Issues in Gerontology) that introduce students to the multidisciplinary underpinnings of gerontology and a range of specialist electives.

Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences, Gerontology stream

A Graduate Certificate with a Gerontology stream requires students to complete at least two Gerontology units of study and at least one (maximum two) generic core units, as outlined in Table 20.3.

Master of Health Sciences, Gerontology stream

A Master of Health Sciences with a Gerontology stream requires students to complete at least four (maximum six) Gerontology units of study and at least two (maximum four) generic core units, as outlined in Table 20.4.

Honours

Articulation into the Master of Health Sciences (Honours) with a Gerontology stream is contingent upon the student achieving an overall credit average and distinctions in at least two specialist Gerontology units of study in the Master of Health Sciences pass course. The dissertion component must be completed on a topic area of direct relevance to gerontology.

Course outline

The course outlines for the Graduate Certificate and the Master of Health Sciences with a Gerontology stream are presented in Tables 20.3 and 20.4. The course outline for the honours degree is shown in Table 20.13. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.3: Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with a Gerontology stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for the award: 24
The Gerontology stream comprises the following:
Two core Gerontology units of study:
BACH5027 Mental Health in Later Life	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5343 Ageing and Society	6	N BACH5041	Semester 1
One generic core unit of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
One elective from either the specialist Gerontology electives or the generic core units of study listed below:
Specialist Gerontology units of study
BACH5026 Special Investigation	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission required for enrolment in this unit.	Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5036 Community Aged Care	6		Semester 1
BACH5147 Psychology of Ageing	6		Semester 2
BIOS5041 Ageing, Biology and Health	6		Semester 2
BIOS5079 Sexuality and Ageing	6	N BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing This unit would be appropriate for students who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual and reproductive issues in older adults. Those who deal with older adults as part of the professional practice would be advised to enroll in BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality and Ageing. Students are advised that they should select EITHER BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing (3 cr pts) OR BIOS5079 Advanced Sexuality and Ageing (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 2
HSGS5002 Ageing and Environmental Interaction	6		Semester 2
OCCP5187 Falls Prevention With Older People	6	Available to MOT students	Semester 1
Generic core units of study
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.4: Master of Health Sciences with a Gerontology stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for the award: 48
The Gerontology stream comprises the following:
Four core Gerontology units of study:
BACH5027 Mental Health in Later Life	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5147 Psychology of Ageing	6		Semester 2
BACH5343 Ageing and Society	6	N BACH5041	Semester 1
BIOS5041 Ageing, Biology and Health	6		Semester 2
The following generic core unit of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
One of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
Two of the following Gerontology electives:
BACH5026 Special Investigation	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission required for enrolment in this unit.	Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5036 Community Aged Care	6		Semester 1
BIOS5079 Sexuality and Ageing	6	N BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing This unit would be appropriate for students who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual and reproductive issues in older adults. Those who deal with older adults as part of the professional practice would be advised to enroll in BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality and Ageing. Students are advised that they should select EITHER BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing (3 cr pts) OR BIOS5079 Advanced Sexuality and Ageing (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 2
HSGS5002 Ageing and Environmental Interaction	6		Semester 2
OCCP5187 Falls Prevention With Older People	6	Available to MOT students	Semester 1
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

No new intake in 2009

The graduate courses in the Indigenous Health stream aims to provide those currently working, or intending to work, in the field of Indigenous health with core knowledge and skills appropriate to maintaining health, preventing diseases and promoting the well-being of Indigenous people. The course focuses on the health needs of Indigenous people and their communities and is delivered in distance and block mode. (Block mode subject to sufficient numbers.)

Stream entry requirements

Applicants for either the Graduate Certificate or Master of Health Sciences should possess the following:

• Completed degree in health science or other relevant areas, or
• evidence of equivalent professional qualification, and/or
• experience to demonstrate the capacity to pursue graduate studies, and
• a minimum of two years work experience in areas of health and related fields.

Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences, Indigenous Health stream

This course will provide students with the relevant core skills and attributes that are required for work in the context of Indigenous health. Students must undertake four units of study. These are two generic core units and two core specialist units of study from the Indigenous Health stream.

Master of Health Sciences, Indigenous Health stream

This course enables students to apply theory to practice in Indigenous health settings and develop advanced knowledge, skills in the field. Students must undertake units of study in health promotion and primary health care in Indigenous contexts, as well as units that focus on community development and contemporary issues in the field.

Honours

Candidates in the MHlthSci who have achieved a 65 per cent credit average or better in all units of study and a 75 per cent Distinction or better in at least two units of study may be invited to complete the additional honours requirement of a dissertation. The dissertation provides candidates with an opportunity to undertake an advanced investigation in a topic or issues through the development of either a proposal for independent research on that topic or a substantial paper that demonstrates the application of scholarly literature to a practical problem. An honours candidate will be required to enrol in the honours program no later than the census date of the semester following that in which all coursework is completed.

The dissertation will be deemed to be worth 12 credit points and will normally be completed within one semester.

Course outline

To achieve the Indigenous Health stream, the student must successfully complete all core units of study identified for the stream as shown in the Tables 20.5 and 20.6. The course outline for the honours degree is shown in Table 20.13. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.5: Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with an Indigenous Health stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for the award: 24
The Indigenous Health stream comprises the following:
Two core Indigenous Health units of study:
AHCD5052 Indigenous Community Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
AHCD5054 Indigenous Health: Research & Evaluation This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
Two generic core units of study:
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.6: Master of Health Sciences with an Indigenous Health stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for the award: 48
The Indigenous Health stream comprises the following:
Two core Indigenous Health units of study:
AHCD5052 Indigenous Community Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
AHCD5054 Indigenous Health: Research & Evaluation This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
The following two generic core units of study:
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
The following Indigenous Health electives:
AHCD5039 Health Promotion	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
AHCD5060 Community Development B This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
AHCD5070 Indigenous Primary Health Care This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 2
AHCD5071 Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Health This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 2
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with an Occupational Therapy stream

The Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with an Occupational Therapy stream is designed to provide specific professional development for occupational therapists who wish to extend their knowledge, skills and attitudes as practitioners, teachers and learners.

The occupational therapy stream of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences consists of four specialisations:

1. Generalist
2. Environment and Access
3. Gerontology
4. Paediatrics

Stream entry requirements

Applicants for the Gerontology, Paediatric and Generalist specialisations will need to possess a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or equivalent.

Applicants for the Environment and Access specialisation will need to possess a bachelor’s degree in a related area.

Note:
Unit availability will vary according to the semester of enrolment.

All units are 6 credit points unless specified.

Course outline

The course outline for the Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with a Occupational Therapy stream is presented in Tables 20.7.1. The outline for the GradCertHlthSci with an Occupational Therapy stream and a Environment and Access specialisation is found in Table 20.7.2; for the Gerontology specialisation, Table 20.7.3; and for the Paediatrics specialisation, Table 20.7.4. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Specialisations within the Occupational Therapy stream of the Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences

Table 20.7.1: Occupational Therapy: generalist specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for award: 24
The generalist specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
At least one of the following core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
At least one (maximum two) of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
At least one (maximum two) of the occupational therapy specialist electives:
BACH5026 Special Investigation	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission required for enrolment in this unit.	Semester 1 Semester 2
OCCP5189 Consultation: The Other Service Delivery This unit of study is not available in2009	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
Other Occupational Therapy specialist units or electives.
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.7.2: Occupational Therapy: Environment and Access specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for award: 24
The Environment and Access specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
At least one of the following core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
At least one (maximum two) of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
At least one (maximum two) of the following specialist electives:
HSGS5002 Ageing and Environmental Interaction	6		Semester 2
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Note
OCCP5051 and OCCP5053 are scheduled to be offered in 2010 and alternate years.

Table 20.7.3: Occupational Therapy: Gerontology specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for award: 24
The Gerentology specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
At least one of the following core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
At least one (maximum two) of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
At least one (maximum two) of the following specialist electives:
HSGS5002 Ageing and Environmental Interaction	6		Semester 2
OCCP5187 Falls Prevention With Older People	6	Available to MOT students	Semester 1
OCCP5189 Consultation: The Other Service Delivery This unit of study is not available in2009	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.7.4: Occupational Therapy: Paediatrics specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for award: 24
The Paediatrics specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
At least one of the following core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
At least one (maximum two) of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
At least 6 credits (maximum 12) of the following specialist electives:
OCCP5191 Assessing Play: ToP to TOES	3	A Moderate knowledge of normal child development Available to MOT students	Semester 2
OCCP5199 Using Water to Promote Participation	6	Open to MOT students	Semester 1
OCCP5226 Assessing & Promoting Play with Children	3	A Knowledge of child development Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Note
Units offered may vary from year to year.

The Master of Health Sciences with an Occupational therapy stream is designed to provide advanced study in occupational therapy and related topics to prepare graduate students to lead practice through knowledge and actions.

The occupational therapy stream of the Master of Health Sciences consists of four specialisations:

1. Generalist
2. Environment and Access
3. Gerontology
4. Paediatrics

Note:
All units are 6 credit points unless specified. Unit availability will vary according to the semester of enrolment.

Additional specialty areas will be offered from time to time.

The Environment and Access speciality units of study will only be available in alternate years. Part time applicants can undertake core units in the other alternate years.

Stream entry prerequisite

Applicants for the Generalist, Gerontology and Paediatric specialisations will need to possess a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or equivalent.

Applicants for the Environment and Access specialisation will need to possess a bachelor’s degree in a related area.

Honours

Candidates in the MHlthSci who have achieved a 65 per cent credit average or better in all units of study and a 75 per cent Distinction or better in at least two units of study may be invited to complete the additional honours requirement of a dissertation. The dissertation provides candidates with an opportunity to undertake an advanced investigation in a topic or issues through the development of either a proposal for independent research on that topic or a substantial paper that demonstrates the application of scholarly literature to a practical problem. The dissertation will be deemed to be worth 12 credit points and will normally be completed in one semester.

Course outline

The course outline for the Master of Health Sciences with a Occupational Therapy stream is presented in Tables 20.8.1. The outline for the MHlthSci with an Occupational Therapy stream and a Environment and Access specialisation is found in Table 20.8.2; for the Gerontology specialisation, Table 20.8.3; and for the Paediatrics specialisation, Table 20.8.4. The course outline for the honours degree is shown in Table 20.13. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Specialisations within the Occupational Therapy stream of the Master of Health Sciences

Table 20.8.1: Occupational Therapy: generalist specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for award: 48
The generalist specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
Two core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
Two of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
Four of the following specialist electives:
BACH5026 Special Investigation	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission required for enrolment in this unit.	Semester 1 Semester 2
OCCP5143 Driving Assessment and Training A	6	A This unit of study is available only to qualified occupational therapists with a minimum of two years experience. Less than two years experience requires permission of the instructor C OCCP5144 Driving Assessment and Training B Note: Department permission required for enrolment Department permission required for enrolment. This unit of study must be taken concurrently with OCCP5144 Driving Assessment and Training B and are conducted in the same two week block. Please check website for the dates of the block mode	Semester 1 Semester 2
OCCP5144 Driving Assessment and Training B	6	A This unit of study is available only to qualified occupational therapists with a minimum of two years experience. Less than two years experience requires permission of the instructor C OCCP5143 Driving Assessment and Training A Note: Department permission required for enrolment Deapartment permission required for enrolment. This unit of study must be taken concurrently with OCCP5143 Driving Assessment and Training A and are conducted in the same two week block. Please check website for the dates of the block mode	Semester 1 Semester 2
OCCP5189 Consultation: The Other Service Delivery This unit of study is not available in2009	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
Any of the Occupational Therapy speciality units or electives: see other specialisations.
Any of the other generic postgraduate units of faculty electives. See Chapter 32 for unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives.
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.8.2: Occupational Therapy: Environment and Access specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for award: 48
The Environment and Access specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
The two core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
Two of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
Two specialist units of study:
HSGS5002 Ageing and Environmental Interaction	6		Semester 2
OCCP5234 Computer Access & Environmental Control	6		Semester 2
Two of the following specialist electives:
OCCP5189 Consultation: The Other Service Delivery This unit of study is not available in2009	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
OCCP5206 Specialist Intervention	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment Open to MOT students	Semester 1 Semester 2
One Occupational Therapy speciality unit
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS
Note
OCCP5051 and OCCP5053 are scheduled to be offered in 2010 and alternate years.

Table 20.8.3: Occupational Therapy: Gerontology specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for award: 48
The Gerentology specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
The two following core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
Two of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
Two specialist units of study:
HSGS5002 Ageing and Environmental Interaction	6		Semester 2
OCCP5187 Falls Prevention With Older People	6	Available to MOT students	Semester 1
Two of the following electives:
BACH5026 Special Investigation	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission required for enrolment in this unit.	Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5147 Psychology of Ageing	6		Semester 2
BACH5343 Ageing and Society	6	N BACH5041	Semester 1
BIOS5041 Ageing, Biology and Health	6		Semester 2
OCCP5189 Consultation: The Other Service Delivery This unit of study is not available in2009	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.8.4: Occupational Therapy: Paediatrics specialisation

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for award: 48
The Paediatric specialisation of the Occupational Therapy stream comprises the following:
The two following core Occupational Therapy units of study:
OCCP5186 Theory in Occupational Therapy	6		Semester 1
OCCP5231 Client-Centred Assessment in OT	6		Semester 2
Two of the following generic core units of study:
BACH5186 Professional Development Skills	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
PHTY5190 Evidence-Based Decision Making	6		Semester 1
At least 12 credit points of the following specialist units of study:
OCCP5191 Assessing Play: ToP to TOES	3	A Moderate knowledge of normal child development Available to MOT students	Semester 2
OCCP5199 Using Water to Promote Participation	6	Open to MOT students	Semester 1
OCCP5225 Sensory Processing: Theory to Practice	6	A Some paediatric experience preferred	Semester 2
OCCP5226 Assessing & Promoting Play with Children	3	A Knowledge of child development Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
OCCP5233 Child & Adolescent Mental Health in OT	6	A Knowledge of child and adolescent development	Semester 1
A maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study:
BACH5026 Special Investigation	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission required for enrolment in this unit.	Semester 1 Semester 2
OCCP5189 Consultation: The Other Service Delivery This unit of study is not available in2009	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 2
See also the Paediatric specialist units of study above.
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

The graduate courses in the Orthoptics stream aims to provide professional and academic development for practitioners currently working in the field of orthoptics. It will enhance the knowledge and skills in areas of specialist practice, some of which require certification to enable practice. To complete the award with an Orthoptics stream, the student must successfully complete the relevant unit(s) of study as outlined in the tables below. The course will focus on developing personal learning skills through independent learning and research based teaching methods. It will be delivered in mixed modes of face to face learning, distance WebCT and practical exposure. It can be studied either in a full or part-time mode.

Three courses are offered: a Graduate Certificate, a Master's and a Master's with honours. Students can articulate between the Graduate Certificate and Master's and need to complete course requirements as identified below.

Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences, Orthoptics stream

Students are required to complete 4 units of study (6 credit points each unit). Two of the units will be core units as determined by the faculty. Two of the units are speciality orthoptic areas.

Master of Health Sciences, Orthoptics stream

For the award of the Master of Health Sciences, Orthoptics stream, students are required to complete 8 units of study (6 credit points each unit). Two of the units will be core units as determined by the Faculty. Six of the units are speciality areas.

Honours

Candidates in the MHlthSci who have achieved a 65 per cent credit average or better in all units of study and a 75 per cent Distinction or better in at least two units of study may be invited to complete the additional honours requirement of a dissertation. The dissertation provides candidates with an opportunity to undertake an advanced investigation in a topic or issues through the development of either a proposal for independent research on that topic or a substantial paper that demonstrates the application of scholarly literature to a practical problem. The dissertation will be deemed to be worth 12 credit points and will normally be completed in one semester.

Course outline

The course outlines for the Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences and the Master of Health Sciences with an Orthoptics stream are presented in Tables 20.9 and 20.10. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.9: Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with an Orthoptics stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for the award: 24
The Orthoptics stream comprises the following:
Two core Orthoptics units of study:
ORTH5054 Refraction Practice	6		Semester 1
ORTH5055 Peri Operative Practice	6		Semester 1
Two generic core units of study:
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.10: Master of Health Sciences with an Orthoptics stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for the award: 48
The Orthoptics stream comprises the following:
Two core Orthoptics units of study:
ORTH5054 Refraction Practice	6		Semester 1
ORTH5055 Peri Operative Practice	6		Semester 1
Two generic core units of study:
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
Four specialist units of study:
ORTH5056 Vision and Driving	6	P Qualification that enables registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board Completion of this unit will enable official notification to the licensing authority in the state where the participant practices	Semester 2
ORTH5057 Advanced Ocular Motility	6	P Qualification that enables registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board	Semester 2
ORTH5058 Vision Impairment	6		Semester 2
ORTH5059 Current Issues in Ophthalmology	6		Semester 2
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

The Graduate Certificate and Master's degree with a speech pathology stream are designed for qualified speech pathologists who want to further their studies through postgraduate coursework. This stream is ideal for clinicians who wish to gain an advanced qualification within the field in which they are currently practising, but do not want to do research at this time. Intending students should note that units are offered as either face-to-face learning or by online learning mode.

The course is available to international students by distance education only

Three courses are offered: a Graduate Certificate, a Master's and a Master's with honours. Students can articulate between the Graduate Certificate and Master's and need to complete course requirements as identified below.

Stream entry requirements

In addition to the standard entry requirements for the Masters of Health Science, you will need to have:

• a degree in Speech Pathology from an appropriately recognised University, and
• worked as a speech pathologist in the last 5 years.

Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences, Speech Pathology stream

Students are required to complete 4 units of study (6 credit points each unit).

Master of Health Sciences, Speech Pathology stream

For the award of the Master of Health Sciences with a speech pathology stream, students are required to complete 48 credit points of study.

Professional recognition

The Graduate Certificate or the master of Health Sciences with a speech pathology stream does NOT qualify students to work as a speech pathologist. Graduates wishing to gain a professional qualification should enrol in the Master of Speech Language Pathology (see Chapter 29 for details).

Honours

Candidates in the MHlthSci who have achieved a 65 per cent credit average or better in all units of study and a 75 per cent Distinction or better in at least two units of study may be invited to complete the additional honours requirement of a dissertation. The dissertation provides candidates with an opportunity to undertake an advanced investigation in a topic or issues through the development of either a proposal for independent research on that topic or a substantial paper that demonstrates the application of scholarly literature to a practical problem. The dissertation will be deemed to be worth 12 credit points and will normally be completed in one semester.

Course outline

The course outlines for the Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences and the Master of Health Sciences with a speech pathology stream are presented in Tables 20.11 and 20.12. The course outline for the honours degree is shown in Table 20.13. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.11: Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences with a Speech Pathology stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG034: Credit points for the award: 24
The Speech Pathology stream comprises the following:
Two core Speech Pathology units of study:
CSCD5032 Research Led Practice	6	P CSCD5022 Specialist Studies 1, CSCD5023 Swallowing and Neurogenics 1, CSCD5025 Specialist Studies 2, CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3, CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2, CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2; or equivalents C CSCD5053 Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric or CSCD5054 Clinical Practice 3 - Adult; or equivalents Students enrolling in degree codes SG034 and SC144 will need to seek permission from the Unit Coordinator for enrolment.	Semester 2
CSCD5055 Leadership in Speech Pathology	6	A Degree in Speech Pathology, employment as a speech pathologist for at least 6 months in the last 5 years	Semester 1
Two generic core units of study:
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.12: Master of Health Sciences with a Speech Pathology stream

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC144: Credit points for the award: 48
The Speech Pathology stream comprises the following:
Two core Speech Pathology units of study:
CSCD5032 Research Led Practice	6	P CSCD5022 Specialist Studies 1, CSCD5023 Swallowing and Neurogenics 1, CSCD5025 Specialist Studies 2, CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3, CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2, CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2; or equivalents C CSCD5053 Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric or CSCD5054 Clinical Practice 3 - Adult; or equivalents Students enrolling in degree codes SG034 and SC144 will need to seek permission from the Unit Coordinator for enrolment.	Semester 2
CSCD5055 Leadership in Speech Pathology	6	A Degree in Speech Pathology, employment as a speech pathologist for at least 6 months in the last 5 years	Semester 1
The following two generic core units of study:
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
HIMT5069 Health Care Systems	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
At least 12 credit points from the following Speech Pathology electives:
CSCD5033 Applied Clinical Research	6	P CSCD5022 Specialist Studies 1, CSCD5023 Swallowing and Neurogenics 1, CSCD5025 Specialist Studies 2, CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3, CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2, CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2 C CSCD5053 Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric or CSCD5054 Clinical Practice 3 - Adult; or equivalent	Semester 1 Semester 2
CSCD5051 Trends in Speech-Language Pathology	12	P CSCD5050 Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology or BACH5341 Research and Inquiry in Health Professions	Semester 2
CSCD5052 Clinical Review in Speech-Lang Pathology	12	P CSCD5050 Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology or BACH 5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions, CSCD5051 Trends in Speech-Language Pathology Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,	Semester 1 Semester 2
GSDD5001 Critical Issues-Developmental Disability	6		Semester 1
GSDD5004 Multidisciplinary-Collaborative Practice	6		Semester 1
GSDD5007 Communication & Developmental Disability This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 1
GSDD5011 Autism Spectrum Disorders	6		Semester 2
GSDD5019 Literacy - Developmental Disability This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 2
Up to 12 credit points from any postgraduate health units
Students may choose an extra 12 credit points from the speech pathology electives or from other units offered in any health faculty at the University of Sydney. These electives could come from diverse areas or may form a minor specialisation in (for example) Health Promotion, Indigenous Health or Clinical Education. Students interested in honours should consider including 12 credit points of additional research methods units after obtaining advice from the program coordinator.
TOTAL: 48 CREDIT POINTS

Table 20.13: Master of Health Sciences (Honours)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC145: Credit points for award: 60
Off-campus: full-time, 3 semesters; part-time, 5 semesters
Full-time mode
Year 1
As per Pass course
Year 2 (one semester)
HSGS5001 Research Dissertation	12		Semester 1 Semester 2
Part-time mode
Years 1 and 2
As per Pass course
Year 3 (one semester)
HSGS5001 Research Dissertation	12		Semester 1 Semester 2
The dissertation will normally be completed in the semester immediately following completion of all the coursework requirements.

The graduate programs in Developmental Disability provide flexible multi-disciplinary education for professionals in the rapidly developing field of developmental disabilities. The program, unique in Australia, is a joint initiative of the Centre for Developmental Disability Studies and the Faculty of Health Sciences. Developed and presented by a multidisciplinary team of developmental disability researchers and practitioners, the program offers students the opportunity to:

• consider issues facing people with developmental disability, their families and carers from a scholarly perspective
• challenge their own discipline and contribute to multidisciplinary practice which affords respect to individuals with developmental disability, their families, advocates and carers
• learn together with students from a range of disciplines keen to advance their knowledge and skills to provide intellectual leadership to the field
• develop specialist skills underpinned by theory, scholarship and research in the field of developmental disabilities
• gain a postgraduate credential indicating a specialisation in the developmental disability field.

It is expected that intending students will be competent practitioners in their chosen professions. The program welcomes medical, nursing, dental, allied health, social work, behavioural science, educational and other professionals interested in extending their professional development to respond to the leadership challenges of this sector.

The program is not intended to be profession specific, rather it is premised on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to educating specialists in the social, community, health, educational and personal care and support needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. This course aims to provide postgraduate professional development for the diverse range of professionals who have chosen to develop specialised expertise in understanding and addressing the diverse needs and interests of people with developmental disabilities and their families. The course supports the development of the highest standards of academic and clinical skills through an emphasis on systematic research, critique and analysis of theoretical, social, contextual, policy and practice frameworks and methodologies.

The core unit of study, GSDD5001 Critical Issues Development Disability, is compulsory for all students, and normally taken in the first semester of enrolment. Credit transfer is not usually available for this core unit: exceptional circumstances only will be considered. Progression in the course beyond first semester is conditional on satisfactory completion of this unit.

This course is designed to provide the opportunity for practitioners from a range of medical, nursing, dental, allied health, social work, behavioural science, educational and other professions to gain a graduate credential in the developmental disability field within the framework and principles of adult and independent learning. The core unit of study is conducted by distance education (off-campus) and online.

There is a choice of off-campus units of study as well as on-campus units. It is possible to complete the entire program at a distance according to your professional and educational needs and interests.

Admission requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an area of occupational relevance, such as health sciences, medicine, dentistry, nursing, welfare, law, psychology, education, social or biomedical sciences, or
• overseas qualifications acceptable to the faculty, or
• other general and professional qualifications and/or experience as will satisfy the faculty that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies, and satisfy such additional requirement for admission to the program as may be prescribed by the Faculty.

Students will be expected to use electronic information systems; access to a computer with internet connection is essential for participation.

Course outline

The compulsory core unit, GSDD5001 Critical Issues-Developmental Disability, will ordinarily be undertaken in Semester 1 along with the required number of units from the Developmental Disability studies stream.

The course outline for the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability) course is presented in Table 20.14. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.14: Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Developmental Disability)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG028: Credit points for award: 24
Off-campus: full-time, 1 semester; part-time, 2 semesters
Full-time mode
Semester 1
GSDD5001 Critical Issues-Developmental Disability	6		Semester 1
Two Developmental Disability studies stream electives [12] (see note 2)
Elective [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Part-time mode
Semester 1
GSDD5001 Critical Issues-Developmental Disability	6		Semester 1
Developmental Disability studies stream elective [6] (see note 2)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Developmental Disability studies stream elective [6] (see note 2)
Elective [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Notes
1. GSDD5001 Critical Issues in Developmental Disability must be taken in the first semester of enrolment.
2. Choose electives totalling a minimum of 12 credit points from the Developmental Disability Studies stream units (see elective list below Table 20.15.1.).
3. Choose electives up to 6 credit points, relevant to specialisation, from across the Faculty or University.

These programs are designed for medical, nursing, dental, allied health, social work, behavioural science, educational and other professionals to develop, at an advanced level, the ability to challenge their own discipline and contribute to multi-disciplinary practice which affords respect to individuals with developmental disability, their families, advocates and carers and to become leaders in the field of developmental disability able to consider issues from a scholarly perspective. The core unit of study is conducted by distance education (off-campus) and online. There is a choice of off-campus units of study as well as on-campus units. It is possible to complete the entire program at a distance according to your professional and educational needs and interests.

Admission requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in an area of occupational relevance such as health sciences, medicine, dentistry, nursing, welfare, law, psychology, social or biomedical sciences, or
• overseas qualifications acceptable to the faculty, or
• other general and professional qualifications and/or experience as will satisfy the faculty that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue graduate studies, and satisfy such additional requirement for admission to the program as may be prescribed by the faculty.

Students will be expected to use electronic information systems; access to a computer with internet connection is essential for participation.

Honours

Students in the master’s program who have achieved 65 per cent (Credit) or better in all units of study and 75 per cent (Distinction) or better in at least two units of study may be invited to complete the additional honours requirements of a dissertation. The dissertation provides candidates with an opportunity to undertake an advanced investigation in a topic or issue through the development of either a proposal for independent research on that topic or a substantial paper that demonstrates the application of scholarly literature to a practical problem.

An honours candidate will normally be required to enrol in the honours program no later than the census date of the semester following that in which all coursework is completed. The dissertation will be deemed to be worth 12 credit points and will normally be completed within one semester.

Course outline

The core unit GSDD5001 Critical Issues – Developmental Disability, plus at least two units from the Developmental Disability studies stream will ordinarily be undertaken in the first semester. The course outlines for the Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) pass and honours are presented in Tables 20.15 and 20.15.1. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.15: Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) Pass

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC107: Credit points for award: 48
Off-campus: full-time, 2 semesters; part-time, 4 semesters
Full-time mode
Semester 1
GSDD5001 Critical Issues-Developmental Disability	6		Semester 1
Two Developmental Disability studies stream electives [12] (see note 2)
Elective [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Two Developmental Disability studies stream electives [12] (see note 2)
Electives [12] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Part-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
GSDD5001 Critical Issues-Developmental Disability	6		Semester 1
Developmental Disability studies stream elective [6] (see note 2)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Developmental Disability studies stream elective [6] (see note 2)
Elective [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Year 2
Semester 1
Developmental Disability studies stream elective [6] (see note 2)
Elective [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Developmental Disability studies stream elective [6] (see note 2)
Elective [6] (see note 3)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Notes
1. GSDD5001 Critical Issues in Developmental Disability must be taken in the first semester of enrolment.
2. Choose electives totalling a minimum of 24 credit points from the Developmental Disability Studies stream units (see elective list below Table 20.15.1).
3. Choose electives up to 18 credit points, relevant to specialisation, from across the Faculty or University.

Table 20.15.1: Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) Honours

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC111: Credit points for award: 60
Off-campus: full-time, 3 semester; part-time, 5 semesters
Full-time mode
Year 1
As per Pass course
Year 2 (one semester)
GSDD5009 Dissertation	12		Semester 1 Semester 2
Part-time mode
Years 1 and 2
As per Pass course
Year 3 (one semester)
GSDD5009 Dissertation	12		Semester 1 Semester 2
The dissertation will normally be completed in the semester immediately following completion of all the coursework.

Electives for Graduate Studies in Developmental Disability

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Electives
Units of study will vary from year to year and will generally be available every second year. Please contact Ms Lata Britto on +61 2 9351 9238 (l.britto@usyd.edu.au) or visit www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/disabilityinitiative for details of units of study currently on offer and available on enrolment.
Semester 1
GSDD5004 Multidisciplinary-Collaborative Practice	6		Semester 1
GSDD5012 Positive Behaviour Support:Promoting QOL	6		Semester 1
Semester 2
GSDD5011 Autism Spectrum Disorders	6		Semester 2
GSDD5018 Mental Health - Developmental Disability	6		Semester 2
Semester 1 or 2
GSDD5006 Inquiry Topic	6	Note: Department permission required for enrolment	Semester 1 Semester 2
Note
Electives can be taken from any currently offered across The University of Sydney or at other Universities. Typically elective units will be taken from those currently on offer within the Faculty of Health Sciences (see Chapter 32), the Faculty of Medicine including Dentistry and Nursing and the Faculty of Education and Social Work. Selection of elective units must be done in consultation with the program coordinator and approved by the head of the academic unit(s) in which the units of study are offered.
Electives – 2010
The following electives may be available in 2010:
Semester 1
GSDD5007 Communication & Developmental Disability This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 1
GSDD5013 Community Living This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 1
GSDD5014 Parenting with Developmental Disability This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 1
Semester 2
GSDD5015 Physical Health-Developmental Disability This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 2
GSDD5016 Sexuality and Developmental Disability This unit of study is not available in2009	6	A Knowledge of the structure and function of male and female genitalia and the sexual response cycle; knowledge of and/or experience with people with developmental disability.	Semester 2
GSDD5019 Literacy - Developmental Disability This unit of study is not available in2009	6		Semester 2

Program website: www.usyd.edu.au/sexualhealth

The graduate program in Sexual Health provides flexible pathways for professionals to extend their expertise in this specialised area. The program uses a blended e-learning mode with many of the units of study delivered on the WebCT (internet-based) delivery platform. The program is offered in both distance and on-campus delivery modes.

This program provides an internationally relevant, multi-disciplinary learning experience in human sexuality and sexual health. It has been designed from the viewpoint that sexual health is an essential part of holistic health and wellbeing. Sexual health care is addressed from the perspective of preventative and acute care, as well as rehabilitation. It is structured to provide a core competency base in Sexual Health, with opportunity to develop specialist skills in areas of particular interest. The course is appropriate for professionals in any of the health-related professions (medical, nursing and allied health), as well as other professionals dealing with people (counsellors, family planning workers, social workers, teachers and clergy).

ASSERT (Australian Society for Sexuality Educators Researchers and Therapists) and the Sexual Health Chapter of the Australian College of Physicians together with internationally renowned sexologists have worked with the University of Sydney to develop the program, and will have an active role in course delivery.

There are three courses available within the graduate program in Sexual Health. These are:

• Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Sexual Health)
• Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Sexual Health)
• Master of Health Science (Sexual Health)

All courses in the graduate program in Sexual Health may be completed full-time or part-time.

In order to qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences (Sexual Health), students are required to successfully complete units of study to the value of 24 credit points.

In order to qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Health Sciences (Sexual Health), students are required to successfully complete units of study to the value of 36 credit points.

In order to qualify for the degree of Master of Health Sciences (Sexual Health), students are required to successfully complete units of study to the value of 48 credit points.

In addition, non-award enrolment is available. Non-award students who successfully complete a unit of study will receive a certificate of completion. Students enrolling for the award programs within five years of completion of a non-award unit will receive credit for that unit of study.

The certificate is the baseline level of entry to the program. It provides an opportunity for any professional interested in the area to obtain a basic qualification in sexuality and sexual health.

Units of study completed in the graduate certificate can be credited to the diploma and master's degree programs. Equivalent units of study completed in other tertiary programs may be credited towards the graduate certificate.

The Graduate Certificate course is offered in both distance delivery mode (Semester 1 and Semester 2 enrolments) and on-campus mode (Semester 2 enrolment).

Admission requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, or
• other experience or qualifications that provide a sound basis for professional development in the field of sexual health.

Course outline

There are two core units for the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Sexual Health) course.

• BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health
• BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health

The course outline for the Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Sexual Health) is presented in Table 20.16. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.16: Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Sexual Health)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SG030: Credit points for award: 24
Full-time, minimum 1 semester; part-time, minimum 2 semesters
Full-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
Sexual Health electives [12] (see list below Table 20.15)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Part-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Sexual Health electives [12] (see list below Table 20.15)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS

The diploma provides a multi-disciplinary learning experience in human sexuality and sexual health that allows students to obtain a core competency base, and to develop more advanced skills in areas of particular interest.

Units of study completed in the Graduate Diploma can be credited to the master's degree program. Equivalent units of study completed in other tertiary programs may be credited towards the diploma.

The diploma course is offered in both distance delivery mode (Semester 1 and Semester 2 enrolments) and on-campus mode (Semester 2 enrolment).

Admission requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, or
• a Graduate Certificate level qualification in sexual health and/or sexuality.
• Other experience or qualifications that provide a sound basis for professional development in the field of sexual health.

Course outline

There are three core units that have to be completed for the Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Sexual Health) course.

• BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health
• BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health, and
• BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision

The course outline for the Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Sexual Health) is presented in Table 20.17. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.17: Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Sexual Health)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SF057: Credit points for award: 36
Full-time, minimum 2 semesters; part-time, minimum 3 semesters
Full-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
Sexual Health elective [6] (see list below Table 20.15)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 18 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision	6	Students may enrol in the unit BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research (offered in Semester 1) as an alternative core choice of study. This unit is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 1 Semester 2
Sexual Health elective [12] (see list below Table 20.15)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 18 CREDIT POINTS
Part-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
Sexual Health electives [12] (see list below Table 20.15)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Year 2
Semester 1
BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision	6	Students may enrol in the unit BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research (offered in Semester 1) as an alternative core choice of study. This unit is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 1 Semester 2
Sexual Health elective [6] (see list below Table 20.15)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS

This degree equips professionals with the in-depth knowledge and skills to deal with all types of sexual health concerns, and the competence to provide leadership in sexuality education, research and counselling. Building on core units of study, students have the opportunity to focus on particular areas of interest.

This degree will include one 2 week on-campus, face-to-face session during the Summer (January-February) session. There will also be a 6-week clinical placement.

Units of study completed in the Graduate Diploma can be credited to the master's degree. Equivalent units of study completed in other tertiary programs may be credited.

Admission requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, in a relevant area, or
• a Diploma in Sexual Health Counselling, or
• other experience or qualifications that provide a sound basis for professional development in the field of sexual health.

Course outline

Core units of study for the Master of Health Science (Sexual Health) course include:

• BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health
• BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health
• BIOS5075 Managing Sexual Dysfunctions
• BIOS5087 Sexual Counselling Practicum
• BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision

The course outline for the Master of Health Science (Sexual Health) is presented in Table 20.18. Unit descriptions and a list of faculty electives are found in Chapter 32.

Table 20.18: Master of Health Science (Sexual Health)

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Course code SC109: Credit points for award: 48
Full-time, minimum 2 semesters; part-time, minimum 4 semesters
Full-time mode
Semester 1
BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5075 Managing Sexual Dysfunctions	6	N BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction This unit is appropriate for student who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual dysfunctions. The 3 credit point unit BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction is more appropriate for those who deal with sexual issues at a more general level in their professional practice. Students are advised that they should select EITHER this unit of study OR BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction (3 credits). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 1
Sexual Health elective [6] (see list below)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision	6	Students may enrol in the unit BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research (offered in Semester 1) as an alternative core choice of study. This unit is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5087 Sexual Counselling Practicum	6		Semester 2
Sexual Health electives [12] (see list below)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Part-time mode
Year 1
Semester 1
BIOS5069 Introduction to Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5070 Communication Skills in Sexual Health	6		Semester 1 Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS5087 Sexual Counselling Practicum	6		Semester 2
Sexual Health elective [6] (see list below)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Year 2
Semester 1
BIOS5075 Managing Sexual Dysfunctions	6	N BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction This unit is appropriate for student who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual dysfunctions. The 3 credit point unit BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction is more appropriate for those who deal with sexual issues at a more general level in their professional practice. Students are advised that they should select EITHER this unit of study OR BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction (3 credits). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 1
Sexual Health elective [6] (see list below)
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision	6	Students may enrol in the unit BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research (offered in Semester 1) as an alternative core choice of study. This unit is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 1 Semester 2
Sexual Health elective [6] (see list below)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS

Master of Health Science (Sexual Health) elective list

Unit of study	Credit points	A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition	Session
Electives for Graduate Studies in Sexual Health
Students may choose from the electives listed below. Some electives will NOT be offered every year.
Semester 1
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision	6	Students may enrol in the unit BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research (offered in Semester 1) as an alternative core choice of study. This unit is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5071 Counselling in Sexual Health I	6		Semester 1
BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction	3	N BIOS5075 Managing Sexual Dysfunctions This unit is appropriate for students who deal with sexual concerns as part of their professional practice. The 6 credit point unit BIOS5075 Managing Sexual Dysfunctions is more appropriate for those who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of the condition. Students are advised that they should select EITHER this unit of study OR BIOS5075 Managing Function and Dysfunctions (6 credit points). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 1
BIOS5075 Managing Sexual Dysfunctions	6	N BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction This unit is appropriate for student who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual dysfunctions. The 3 credit point unit BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction is more appropriate for those who deal with sexual issues at a more general level in their professional practice. Students are advised that they should select EITHER this unit of study OR BIOS5074 Exploring Sexual Function & Dysfunction (3 credits). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 1
BIOS5076 Understanding Reproductive Health	3	N BIOS5077 Advanced Reproductive Health This unit would be appropriate for students who deal with reproductive issues in the context of sexual health as part of the professional practice. Those who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual and reproductive issues would be advised to enrol in BIOS5077 Advanced Reproductive Health. Students are advised that they should select EITHER BIOS5076 Understanding Reproductive Health (3 cr pts) OR BIOS5077 Advanced Reproductive Health (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 1
BIOS5077 Advanced Reproductive Health	6	N BIOS5076 Understanding Reproductive Health This unit would be appropriate for students who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual and reproductive issues. Those who deal with reproductive issues in the context of sexual health as part of the professional practice would be advised to enrol in BIOS5076 Understanding Reproductive Health. Students are advised that they should select EITHER BIOS5076 Understanding Reproductive Health (3 cr pts) OR BIOS5077 Advanced Reproductive Health (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 1
BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research	6	Students enrolled in the master's program should note that this unit of study could be taken as an alternative to the core unit BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision. This unit of study is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 1
BIOS5088 Sexuality in Illness and Disability	6		Semester 1
RHHG5007 Clinical Reproductive Medicine	4		Semester 1
RHHG5010 Reproductive Sciences	4		Semester 1
SEXH5109 Introduction to STIs & HIV	6	P Core units of Graduate Program of Sexual Health	Semester 1
SEXH5206 Diagnostic Methods in Sexual Health	6	Students who are not enrolled in the STD/HIV program through the Faculty of Medicine must apply to Dr Richard Hillman for permission to enrol in this unit of study.	Semester 1
Semester 2
BACH5341 Research & Inquiry in Health Professions	6	Not available for Doctor of Health Science students. This unit of study is suitable for postgraduate coursework students who do not intend to progress to a research degree	Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5067 Sexual Health Placement and Supervision	6	Students may enrol in the unit BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research (offered in Semester 1) as an alternative core choice of study. This unit is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 1 Semester 2
BIOS5072 Counselling in Sexual Health II	6		Semester 2
BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing	3	N BIOS5079 Advanced Sexuality and Ageing This unit would be appropriate for students who deal with older adults as part of the professional practice. Those who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual and reproductive issues in older adults would be advised to enrol in BIOS5079 Advanced Sexuality and Ageing. Students are advised that they should select either BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing (3 cr pts) or BIOS5079 Advanced Sexuality and Ageing (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 2
BIOS5079 Sexuality and Ageing	6	N BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing This unit would be appropriate for students who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of sexual and reproductive issues in older adults. Those who deal with older adults as part of the professional practice would be advised to enroll in BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality and Ageing. Students are advised that they should select EITHER BIOS5078 Basics of Sexuality in Ageing (3 cr pts) OR BIOS5079 Advanced Sexuality and Ageing (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 2
BIOS5080 Law and Ethics in Sexual Health	3		Semester 2
BIOS5081 Sexual Assault	3		Semester 2
BIOS5082 Understanding Gender and Sexuality	3	N BIOS5083 This unit would be appropriate for students who deal with gender issues in the context of sexual health as part of the professional practice. Those who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of gender identity and intersex issues would be advised to enrol in BIOS5083 Sex, Gender and Sexuality. Students are advised that they should select EITHER BIOS5082 Understanding Gender and Sexuality (3 cr pts) OR BIOS5083 Sex, Gender and Sexuality (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 2
BIOS5083 Sex, Gender and Sexuality	6	N BIOS5082 Understanding Gender and Sexuality This unit would be appropriate for students who are directly involved in the diagnosis and management of gender identity and intersex issues. Those who only deal with gender issues in the context of sexual health as part of the professional practice would be advised to enrol in BIOS5082 Understanding Gender and Sexuality. Students are advised that they should select EITHER BIOS5082 Understanding Gender and Sexuality (3 cr pts) OR BIOS5083 Sex, Gender and Sexuality (6 cr pts). Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator if they need assistance in this selection	Semester 2
BIOS5084 Sexual Attitude Reassessment	3		Semester 2
BIOS5086 Sexual Health Research Project	6	P BIOS5085 Principles of Sexual Health Research This unit is appropriate for students interested in a research career in sexuality and sexual health	Semester 2
BIOS5087 Sexual Counselling Practicum	6		Semester 2
RHHG5005 Reproductive Sciences and Medicine	4		Semester 2
RHHG5006 Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health	4		Semester 2
RHHG5014 Fertility Control	2		Semester 2
RHHG5021 Reproduction and Cancer	2		Semester 2
SEXH5100 Social & Policy Aspects of Sexual Health	4		Semester 2
SEXH5101 Public Health Aspects of STDs	2		Semester 2a
SEXH5102 Public Health Aspects of HIV/AIDS	2		Semester 2b
SEXH5204 Adolescent Sexual Health	4	N SEXH5205 Students are advised to select EITHER SEXH5204 (4 credit points) OR SEXH5205 (6 credit points). Students completing SEXH5204 will NOT be able to undertake SEXH5205. Students are advised to consult with the Unit Coordinator if they need assistance with this selection.	Semester 2
SEXH5205 Advanced Adolescent Sexual Health	6	N SEXH5204 Students are advised to select EITHER SEXH5204 (4 credit points) OR SEXH5205 (6 credit points). Students completing SEXH5204 will NOT be able to undertake SEXH5205. Students are advised to consult with the Unit Coordinator if they need assistance with this selection.	Semester 2
Notes
1. Electives can be taken in either Semester 1 or 2.
2. Electives can be taken in either Year 1 or 2.
3. Note that some of the units listed are core units for the Graduate Diploma/Master of Health Science (Sexual Health) course.