Master of Science (Health Practice)

Masters (Coursework)

Gain knowledge and research skills applicable to clinical leadership, diabetes, or wound, ostomy and continence practice.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

MC-HTHPRC

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Specifically, the Master of Science (Health Practice) aims to develop graduates who possess a combination of knowledge and research skills applicable to industry. The majors in this course are designed to allow specialisation in various disciplines including Clinical Leadership, Diabetes, Clinical Specialisation, and Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice and are suitable for those who wish to extend their existing knowledge of a discipline. Students enrol in a major for the course duration and will graduate with an award title related to that major.

See individual majors for specific information:

Clinical Leadership Major
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice Major
Diabetes Major

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

Study locations

Singapore

Perth

What you will learn

apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts in accordance with relevant practice codes, standards and legislation
apply critical thinking and reflective practice to clinical practice to generate innovative solutions
access, evaluate and synthesise information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients
communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, carers, families, communities and the interdisciplinary health care team
utilise technology safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients
participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical practice
relate policy, practices and standards to international trends
demonstrate cultural competence in the care of all clients, families and communities
demonstrate professional, legal and ethical accountability within the scope of practice for safe health care delivery

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.

86%

Overall satisfaction

83.3%

Skill scale

74.7%

Teaching scale

74.4%

Employed full-time

$75k

Average salary

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