Recent studies have indicated that Pacific peoples currently experience an
independent life expectancy at birth of approximately 62.5 years, about four
years less than the national average. Pacific children experience above average
risks of infection, including lower respiratory tract infection, meningococcal
meningitis and rheumatic fever. Reproductive health is a major concern, with
Pacific rates of teenage pregnancy and birth approximately twice the national
average. Pacific adults have higher than average rates of ischaemic heart
disease, strokes and diabetes.
In addition, health care services utilisation is still a major concern and
Pacific peoples are still experiencing social and economic constraints which
affect their health and well-being.
What you will learn
To help address these major health issues facing Pacific peoples, we have
developed postgraduate courses designed to increase your knowledge and
understanding of the issues around Pacific health and access to services. These
courses give you not only advanced knowledge and skills in Pacific health
issues, research and cultures, but also prepare you for both clinical and
non-clinical careers in the health sector. Advanced knowledge and research
skills gained by further study at masters level will give you the tools to help
improve the health and well-being of all Pacific peoples.
Students taking Pacific Health courses will gain these skills:
- an orientation towards public and Pacific Health clinical or non-clinical
working experience in a Pacific specific health service
- the knowledge and ability to identify and discuss important issues and
contributing factors to the health of Pacificans
- the motivation to participate in the development of appropriate health services
for Pacificans
- the skills to conduct small research projects
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Possible programmes
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