Postgraduate
Master of Health Professions Education - Coursework and Dissertation
This course fosters interdisciplinary discussion and is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education.
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Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
This degree is designed for professionals interested in further study who are seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.
This course could lead to these
Career Opportunities
Academic
Disease Prevention Educator
Training and Development Professional
Health and Welfare Services Manager
Kirsty Haywood
Kirsty Haywood
Master of Health Professions Education student Kirsty Haywood recently travelled to Papua New Guinea to volunteer her nursing, midwifery and health-education skills in the remote Oro province. The seven-day outreach program saw health professionals from around Australia provide primary healthcare to 860 patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
Kirsty Haywood
Kirsty Haywood
Master of Health Professions Education student Kirsty Haywood recently travelled to Papua New Guinea to volunteer her nursing, midwifery and health-education skills in the remote Oro province. The seven-day outreach program saw health professionals from around Australia provide primary healthcare to 860 patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
Kirsty Haywood
Kirsty Haywood
Master of Health Professions Education student Kirsty Haywood recently travelled to Papua New Guinea to volunteer her nursing, midwifery and health-education skills in the remote Oro province. The seven-day outreach program saw health professionals from around Australia provide primary healthcare to 860 patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course.
Domestic Fees
Postgraduate - fee paying students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Course Credit Points
72
Total Course Fee - 2020
$32,700.00
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.
International Fees
Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Course Credit Points
72
Total Course Fee - 2019
$57,450.00
Total Course Fee - 2020
$58,650.00
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b)(i) a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline, or an equivalent qualification; and
(ii) at least one year of relevant professional experience;
or
(c)(i) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education or Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education at UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in all core units.
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b)(i) a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline, or an equivalent qualification; and
(ii) at least one year of relevant professional experience;
or
(c)(i) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education or Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education at UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in all core units.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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.
How to apply
Ready to apply for this postgraduate course? Follow the steps and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.
Course details
Students are able to pursue a particular area of research interest as part of their dissertation project.
About The Course
Fundamental issues in health professional education are addressed and a range of options in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and the School of Allied Health are offered.
Master of Health Professions Education - Coursework and Dissertation
Quick Details
Status
- Available 2020
Locations
- Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
- Full-time
- Part-time
Delivery
- On-campus
- Online
Starting dates
- Semester 1, For Semester 2 intakes contact us
Weekly contact time
- The estimated time commitment is 4 to 6 hours per unit per week, which includes contact hours and personal study, with additional hours required to complete assessments.
Level of study
- Postgraduate
Course Code
- 90570
CRICOS code
- 058208E
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Study your way
Flexible study
The Master of Health Professions Education is designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible delivery mode gives you the opportunity to study full time or part time through a combination of face-to-face teaching and online, additionally each year some units are also available as intensive short courses.
Student story
Kirsty Haywood
Student story
Kirsty Haywood
Master of Health Professions Education student Kirsty Haywood recently travelled to Papua New Guinea to volunteer her nursing, midwifery and health-education skills in the remote Oro province. The seven-day outreach program saw health professionals from around Australia provide primary healthcare to 860 patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
The volunteers had their clinical-assessment skills rapidly sharpened by the lack of diagnostic tools at their disposal, and drew on their collective experience to brainstorm diagnoses and treatment options. The knowledge Kirsty had acquired through the Master of Health Professions Education provided her with a range of skills, including inter-professional collaboration, teaching assessment and feedback strategies. These were all helpful in mentoring the local health workers and collaborating effectively with the other health professionals in her volunteer group.
Student Experience
Andrew Lim
Student Experience
Andrew Lim
One of the key strengths of the Master of Health Professions Education relates to the varied educational and occupational backgrounds of the staff and students undertaking the course. I have found it invaluable to learn from the experiences of others, their perceived mistakes, the settings in which they have occurred and the overall outcomes achieved.
Scholarships
The following available scholarships relate to this course. Other scholarships to support your studies may be available through your workplace or college.
School of Allied Health
The School of Allied Health at The University of Western Australia offers pathways to a career in health and social work through postgraduate courses.
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