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Find out moreSydney Professional Certificates comprise of two units of study, totalling 12 credit points. You only pay for these units as you enrol each semester.
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This course will equip those working in health policy and economics with the skills needed to critically appraise, analyse and use information and data for policy and practice-related decision making.
The Sydney Professional Certificate in Data Literacy for Health Policymakers consists of 2 online and block mode units of study that equip health policy and economics professionals with the skills required to inject data into policymaking.
This course will increase your understanding of the links between evidence, policy and practice. You will build skills in making an evidence-based case for change and implementing policy.
Upon completion, students will be able to critically appraise research studies, primary information sources, and health economic evaluations for policy making and analyse these in context. You will be able to define the boundaries and key features of health policy, identify policy instruments and how they function, understand the main frameworks used for analysing health policy, apply methods and principles of health economics, and critically analyse the role of economic evidence in informing policy decisions in health decision-making in Australia.
Units of study:
Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.
Who should study this course?
Public health, health policy and economics professionals who wish to improve their information and data literacy for health policymaking.
Sydney Professional Certificates comprise of two units of study, totalling 12 credit points. You only pay for these as you enrol each semester.
The fee displayed on the right hand side of the page shows an indicative postgraduate full-time study load of 48 credit points across one year. A professional certificate is equivalent to a quarter full-time load.
Students doing this certificate complete the following units:
Both units are only offered in Semester 1. If these units are completed in the same semester, the certificate can be completed in 6 months part-time.
Admission to the Sydney Professional Certificate in Data Literacy for Health Policymakers requires a Bachelor degree or equivalent professional experience.
Completion of a Sydney Professional Certificate in Data Literacy for Health Policymakers can be used as credit and articulate to a:
The course provides advanced postgraduate training for students who wish to excel their career within health policy.
Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount
The student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol. For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Tuition Fees website.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Indicative Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student is an indication only of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.
Annual review and fee increase
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
Indicative International Tuition Fees for Postgraduate Students
The tuition fee for international postgraduate students is an indication only of the fees payable in Year 1 for a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.
Annual review and fee increases
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental costs and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are significant, for example, course-specific materials, tools, protective clothing, and equipment. Further information about these costs is available from https://sydney.edu.au/students/materials-and-equipment.html. In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through a government approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government. Further information is available from https://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html.
Visa/MasterCard/American Express/JCB surcharge
Please note that a surcharge of 1.53% will apply for payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The surcharge is subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at: http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about fees.
