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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Master of Health Professions Education - Coursework and Dissertation

  • Masters (Coursework)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
90570, 058208E

About this course

In today's healthcare education system, many involved in teaching are practising clinicians who require training as managers, teachers or policymakers. The course is designed to advance the skills of our healthcare educators by imparting a deeper understanding of issues around leadership, education, research and primary care to deliver the highest standard of medical and healthcare education. Health Professions Education fosters interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration and is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. Fundamental issues in health professional education are addressed and a range of options in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Education are offered. Students can also pursue a particular area of research interest within health professional education. Due to the structure of the course, International Students can only commence in Semester 1, February, each year.

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 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 mark of at least 65 per cent in all of the three core units.
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 mark of at least 65 per cent in all of the three 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.
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.

Masters of Health Professions Education
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme have forged exciting careers as educators, researchers, practitioners and clinicians, and have worked across diverse fields and industries including higher education institutes, public regulatory bodies, and community and healthcare service organisations.
Masters of Health Professions Education
Career Opportunities
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.
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.
Kirsty Haywood
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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.
Kirsty Haywood
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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.
Kirsty Haywood
Find out more
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.
Further Study
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Further Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Take unit(s) to a value 30 points from Group A and unit(s) to a value of 24 points from Group C;

or

take unit(s) to a value 24 points from Group A and unit(s) to a value of 6 points from Group B and unit(s) to a value of 24 points from Group C;

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 and unit(s) to a value of 24 points from Group C.







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 Teacher Education courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
80.4%
Overall satisfaction
72.3%
Skill scale
65.2%
Teaching scale
86.3%
Employed full-time
$98.6k
Average salary
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