Postgraduate Certificate in Health Psychology–PGCertHlthPsyc 60 points Qualification regulations
View qualification detailsEntry Requirements
1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the PGCertHlthPsyc shall have:
(i) completed a Bachelor of Health in Health Psychology or equivalent; and
(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.
General Requirements
2. The course of study for the PGCertHlthPsyc shall consist of courses worth at least 60 points selected from the MHlthPsyc schedule, including at least 30 points from HPSY 501–504, and 30 further points from the MHlthPsyc schedule and other approved 400- and 500-level courses in related subjects.
3. (a) A candidate for the PGCertHlthPsyc shall normally complete the certificate within two years of first enrolling in it.
(b) The associate dean may extend the maximum period in (a) in special cases.
Courses
| Course | Requisites Prerequisites (P), Corequisites(C), Restrictions (X), Double labelling (D) | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
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HPSY 501
Health Psychology: Health and Wellbeing in Context
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15 | ||
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HPSY 502
Health Psychology: Illness, Disease and Support
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15 | ||
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HPSY 503
Professional Skills and Cultural Safety in Health Psychology Practice
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30 | ||
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HPSY 504
Research and Inquiry in Health Psychology
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30 |