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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
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MHlthLdr
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Course code
1208101
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Credit points
144
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Equivalent units
12
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Indicative Fee
Overview
If you're working in a health science discipline, like nursing, allied health or mental health, our engaging, flexible and interactive online Master of Healthcare Leadership course will help you meet the challenges and grab the opportunities of leadership in multidisciplinary and complex healthcare delivery.
You’ll extend your current knowledge in evidence-based care, and learn how to effectively lead teams of health professionals in Australia’s public and private healthcare systems.
Start when it suits you, power through six units a year, and complete your degree in two years. If you have a Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice, you may be granted advanced standing for up to eight units. Four units may be awarded to individuals with a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Health Practice.
| 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 of 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 | demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and 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 |
Units of study focus on clinical practice management, leadership in health systems and building skills to support evidence-based health practice, all of which are required of healthcare professionals looking to take on leadership roles in complex public and private healthcare.
Each unit runs for seven weeks, with six teaching periods per year. There are a maximum of 12 units. And because we're focused on your employability, we've introduced a new portfolio unit that enables you to build a professional portfolio that incorporates learning in other areas, such as your continued professional development and informal learning.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| SCU Online | Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4, Study Period 5, Study Period 6 | 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.
Entry requirements
- All applicants must have successfully completed a minimum three (3) year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health related discipline.
- All applicants for admission to candidature to the Master of Healthcare Leadership with a specialisation must provide evidence of at least one year’s experience in an area of activity relevant to the area of specialisation and/or as acceptable to the School Board.
Credit for prior learning
Advanced Standing shall not be granted for the unit Graduate Studies Project.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Healthcare Leadership with a specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete twelve (12) units (144 credit points) comprising:
- Units listed in Part A; and
- four (4) units of a specialisation listed in Part B; and
- four (4) units or equivalent from Part C
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To be eligible for the award of Master of Healthcare Leadership without specialisation, a candidate shall successfully complete twelve (12) units (144 credit points) comprising:
- All units listed in Part A; and
- eight (8) units or equivalent from Part C
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Healthcare Leadership without specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- four (4) units or equivalent from Part C
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Healthcare Leadership without specialisation a candidate shall successfully complete four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A and Part C.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Healthcare Leadership has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Healthcare Leadership or Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Masters award.
Course structure
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| HLT91099 | Health Research Methodology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HLT91061 | Evidence-Based Health Practice | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CMM93001 | Graduate Studies Project | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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