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Master of Health SciencesNOTE: This course has been updated - please refer to the postgraduate handbook change register for details. Course code: 3897 ~ Course abbreviation: MHlthSci ~ Total credit points required: 72 ~ 3 semesters full-time, 6 semesters part-time ~ Managing faculty: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis Masters program is a flexible program that can be individually tailored, to ensure that all students gain maximum benefit from their study, by aligning career aspirations with study options. Students will be able to undertake a major stream of study within the Masters program, giving them opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills, whilst also developing more generic research, project and management skills. Course objectivesOn completion of the MHlthSci graduates will have: acquired advanced knowledge in areas of specialty professional practice; become proficient in the analytical skills, procedures and methods relevant to a field of health service delivery; gained the evaluative and technical skills relevant in clinical or public health practice; developed enhanced qualitative and quantitative data analysis capabilities; developed awareness of the major ethical issues associated with their area of specialty and appreciation of social determinant cultural sensitivities related to these matters; acquired proficiency in the concepts, language and fundamentals of their chosen field of study; obtained experience and understanding in the chosen area of specialist practice; supported the development and application of evidence based practice; contributed to the development of professional knowledge and practice through education, research scholarly debate, presentation and publication; gained skills in research methodology and teaching practice with options to expand experience in each of these domains. Course structureThe course will be offered primarily via off-campus learning and can be completed in one of two ways: i.) coursework units only ii.) a combination of coursework units and 24 credit point project or minor thesis (15,000 words). Students successfully completing this stream with a HD average may articulate to a Higher Degree by Research. Course requirementsCore unitsStudents will be required to complete 24 credit points comprising units specified by the department which provide a foundation in research methods, introduction to evidence based practice and the Australian medical system, and clinical practice and ethics. Students are also required to complete units from one of the streams in either Option 1 or Option 2 as outlined below. Option 1 - Coursework onlyRural health streamStudents complete the following core units (36 points):
Elective unitsStudents choose from the wide range of masters level units offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to a total of 12 credit points. The choice of electives will need the approval of the course coordinator. Health informatics streamStudents complete the following core units (48 points):
Health promotion streamStudents complete the following core units (24 points):
Elective unitsStudents choose from the wide range of masters level units offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to a total of 24 credit points. The choice of electives will need the approval of the course coordinator. Option 2 - Coursework and a minor thesis/projectRural health streamStudents complete a total of 24 credit points selected from the following units:
Thesis or projectStudents will be required to complete a 24 credit point minor thesis or project (15,000 words) Health informatics streamStudents complete a total of 24 credit points selected from the following units:
Thesis or projectStudents will be required to complete a 24 credit point thesis or project (15,000 words). Health promotion streamStudents complete the following units (24 points):
Thesis or ProjectStudents will be required to complete a 24 credit point thesis or project (15,000 words). Exit pointsStudents have the option to exit from the Master of Health Sciences with a graduate certificate or graduate diploma, provided the requirements for the relevant course has been met. AssessmentAssessment includes written assignments and papers, projects, student journals, literature reviews, online discussion groups and formal assessment. Contact detailsPostgraduate Administrator, Postgraduate Coursework Degrees Unit: telephone + 61 3 9905 3926; email enquiries.masterofhealthsciences@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad Course coordinatorAssociate Professor Louise McCall |