Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1.5 years full-time; 3 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MAdvHlthPrac
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Course code
1207180
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Credit points
144
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Equivalent units
12
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Master of Advanced Health Practice has been developed for individuals with a background in a health science discipline including nursing and allied health professions. The course is focused on professional development for current health practitioners, giving them a broad overview of the latest developments in various fields.
The course is practical and allows students to build on their existing experience. It enables students to pursue their interests through the choice of specialisations across a range of advanced health practice areas. Alternatively, the degree can be completed as a generic course of study without a specialisation by undertaking a selection of units in accordance with the award rules. The course content, activities, flexible delivery options and assessment methods reflect the needs of busy professionals.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice |
Creativity | Demonstrate the application of skills with creativity and initiative to an area further learning |
Ethical practice | Integrate ethical and legal principles into health practice |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate command of a body of knowledge that includes a critical understanding of recent developments in a discipline and /or area of professional practice Apply knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and /or learning |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrated a high level of personal autonomy and accountability Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship |
Communication and social skills | Communicate effectively with clients and others in interprofessional teams |
Cultural competence | Apply a critical understanding of health care provision that is informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence |
Specialisations include:
- Allied Health
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Mental Health
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Perioperative Nurse Surgeon’s Assistant.
The degree can also be completed without a specialisation by undertaking a selection of units in accordance with the award rules.
Please note: specialisations and units are offered subject to availability.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Advanced Health Practice with a specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twelve (12) units comprising:
- Units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) units of a specialisation listed in Part B of the Schedule of Units; and
- four (4) units or equivalent from Part C of the Schedule of Units.
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Advanced Health Practice without specialisation, a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twelve (12) units comprising:
- All units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- eight (8) units or equivalent from Part C of the Schedule of Units.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice with a specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) units of a specialisation listed in Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice without specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) units or equivalent from Part C of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Advanced Health Practice without specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units comprising:
- CMM03260 Graduate Studies Project I
- any two (2) units or equivalent from Part A and Part C of the Schedule of Unit attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Advanced Health Practice with a specialisation has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice with that same specialisation may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in that same specialisation following withdrawal from candidature for the Masters award.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Advanced Health Practice without specialisation has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice or Graduate Certificate in Advanced Health Practice may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Masters award.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Advanced Health Practice with a specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twelve (12) units comprising:
- Units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) units of a specialisation listed in Part B of the Schedule of Units; and
- four (4) units or equivalent from Part C of the Schedule of Units.
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Advanced Health Practice without specialisation, a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twelve (12) units comprising:
- All units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- eight (8) units or equivalent from Part C of the Schedule of Units.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice with a specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) units of a specialisation listed in Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice without specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- four (4) units or equivalent from Part C of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Advanced Health Practice without specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete not less than four (4) units comprising:
- CMM03260 Graduate Studies Project I
- any two (2) units or equivalent from Part A and Part C of the Schedule of Unit attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Advanced Health Practice with a specialisation has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice with that same specialisation may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in that same specialisation following withdrawal from candidature for the Masters award.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Advanced Health Practice without specialisation has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice or Graduate Certificate in Advanced Health Practice may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Masters award.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Contact the School of Health and Human Sciences for this course progression.
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Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
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