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Master of Advanced Clinical Practice (coursework or coursework and dissertation)

Gain a higher qualification with the only Masters designed to both enhance your skills and recognise your existing work.
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Career Pathways

Potential career opportunities include allied health professionals, pharmacists and social workers.
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Career Pathways

Potential career opportunities include allied health professionals, pharmacists and social workers.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in a health profession, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) a master's degree in a health profession, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
and
(b) registration as a health professional with the relevant regulatory body (such as AHPRA)
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree in a health profession, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) a master's degree in a health profession, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
and
(b) registration as a health professional with the relevant regulatory body (such as AHPRA)

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

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Course details

Enhance your skills with our interdisciplinary course for practicing health professionals. A flexible allied health program to develop career progression, with credentialing opportunities included.

About the course

This course is for health professionals and is designed to enhance your skills through a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach, drawing on a broad range of allied health professions.
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About the course

This course develops the essential knowledge and skills required to meet the demands of expanding scopes of practice, with a strong focus on contemporary clinical settings.

The course offers flexible content that supports your career progression, allowing you to tailor your learning to your specific interests and professional goals. You will develop critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial for navigating and addressing complex issues within the healthcare system.

Through a curated selection of units, you will build strong foundations in leadership, health professional education, or clinical practice. The program's interdisciplinary nature ensures that you gain a holistic understanding of healthcare, preparing you to work effectively in diverse and dynamic environments.

One of the key features of this course is the opportunity to undertake optional units that lead to credentialing in specific practice areas. These areas include diabetes education. Credentialing in these areas not only enhances your expertise but also opens up increased opportunities for advanced roles within the health system. This allows you to meet continuing professional development requirements and stay at the forefront of your field.

Additionally, the course offers advanced standing pathways, which recognise your existing professional development and provide credit for prior training. This means you can leverage your previous experience and qualifications to contribute towards a higher qualification, making your educational journey more efficient and rewarding.

Join us to advance your healthcare expertise, gain valuable credentials, and make a significant impact in your professional practice. This course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Master of Advanced Clinical Practice coursework or coursework and dissertation

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 93610
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
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Master of Advanced Clinical Practice coursework or coursework and dissertation

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 93610
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Full time/part time duration
  • 1.5 years full-time or part time equivalent

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details

Course structure details

All students must take all core units (12 points)
All students must take at least one specialisation group (24 points)
Coursework students must take either 36 points of optional units from Group B or 12 points from Group B and an additional specialisation group (24 points)
Coursework and Research/ Dissertation Students must take 18 points from Group B.
All students may substitute optional units (Group B) with any unit from the Specialisation groups, provided the outlined point rules are followed.
Core
Take all units (12 points):
Option - Group A: Research Dissertation Project
Coursework and Research/ Dissertation students only.
Option - Group B: Option Units
Take as per sequence notes.
Advanced Medicines Management specialisation
The program is seeking, but has not yet been granted, accreditation from the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:
Child Protection specialisation
Not currently available
Take all units (24 points):
Diabetes Management and Education specialisation
Take all units (24 points):
Health Professions Education specialisation
Take all units (18 points):
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Mental Health specialisation
Not currently available
Take all units (24 points):
Quality Use of Medicines and Prescribing specialisation
The program is seeking, but has not yet been granted, accreditation from the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Take all units (24 points):
Take this subject to participate in the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Access Pilot program.

You'll learn

  •  Flexible content that supports your career progression
  • To tailor your learning to your specific interests and professional goals
  • To develop critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial for navigating and addressing complex issues within the healthcare system.

You'll learn

Why study this course

  1. It's a unique course that recognises your professional development with advanced standing pathways
  2. Progress your career with tailored units and meet continuing professional development requirements
  3. Advance your healthcare expertise.

Why study this course

Advanced standing pathways

Once enrolled in a UWA course, you can apply for credit for units passed in a previous course, either at UWA or from an external university or institution. To apply, complete an Application for credit transfer, advanced standing and recognition of prior learning form and submit it to your Student Advising Office via email or in person.

If you're applying for credit from an external university or institution, attach an original or full colour scan of your formal academic transcript to your application. Please note that informal transcripts, eRecords, screenshots or letters cannot be accepted as proof of results.

Advanced standing pathways