Course code: 1854 + School of Rural Health, Traralgon + Full-fee-paying course: $15,460 (Australian residents) + Attendance not required + Not available for international students
The course aims to prepare rural health care practitioners for positions of leadership in research, clinical practice, teaching and management. On completion, graduates will be able to provide high-quality health care specifically orientated to the health needs of the rural community.
This course will help advance the career options of rural health care practitioners from various disciplines.
Candidates are selected on the basis of academic and professional merit. Initial entry through the graduate diploma is recommended.
Access to personal computer facilities and email is essential. Residential attendance is not required.
The Master of Rural Health comprises 72 credit points. The course has been structured as a coursework degree or as a coursework and minor thesis (or clinical practice report) award. Students undertaking the coursework masters must complete four core units and eight elective units. Students undertaking the coursework and minor thesis or clinical practice report degree must complete four core units, two electives, a 12-credit-point research/reflective practice unit and a 24-credit-point minor thesis or project.
Core units as for Graduate Diploma in Rural Health
Four elective units
One elective, plus 12-credit-point research unit OR reflective practice unit (core units)
Four elective units
One elective, plus minor thesis/project
Minor thesis/project
A maximum of 50 per cent or 36 credit points may be granted on the basis of equivalent graduate study, a fellowship of any of the medical colleges, or advanced formal qualification in other health disciplines. Candidates who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Rural Health within the past seven years can gain full credit towards the Master of Rural Health. Please note that Master of Rural Health candidates who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Rural Health and who then go on to undertake the Master of Rural Health by coursework and minor thesis or advanced clinical project will have completed two (2) six-point units in excess of course requirements upon completion of their Master of Rural Health program.
For more information, contact Dr Janice Chesters, School of Rural Health, telephone (03) 5173 8181 or fax (03) 5173 8182.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to Dr Janice Chesters, School of Rural Health, PO Box 424, Traralgon, Victoria 3844, by 21 September 2001.
Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents