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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education

  • Graduate Diploma

This course is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills as educators within the health professions. This course explores teaching and learning, assessment, research methods in health professions education....

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
91340, 058207F

About this course

This course is comprised of three core units which provide important foundation knowledge in the principles of teaching and learning, assessment, evaluation and research methods in health professions education. In addition, students are required to select one elective unit of study as part of the Graduate Certificate course. The elective unit provides an opportunity to explore an area of educational interest in further detail.

Entry requirements

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) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b) a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
or
(c) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at UWA.
1 A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b) a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
or
(c) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at UWA.
1 A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme have forged exciting careers as:

  • Health Professions Educator
  • Staff Development Educator
  • Medical Educator
  • Clinical Educator
Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
Career Opportunities
Career Pathways
This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.
Career Pathways This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.
Further Study
Master of Health Professional Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Further Study Master of Health Professional Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Take unit(s) to a value of 30 points from Group A;

or

take unit(s) to a value of 18 points from Group A and unit(s) to a value of 12 points from Group B;

or

take unit(s) to a value of 24 points from Group A and options of an equivalent level to a value of 6 points from a course at this or another recognised institution as approved by the Faculty.







Core

Take all units (18 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) according to sequence notes:

Option - Group B

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.5%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
71.3%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary
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