Master of Health ScienceApproved Abbreviation: MHlthSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 4698.1
AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 064020M
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students. Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in the course was 2015 or later.
Commencement Year 2011 - 2014 - 4651.3 Master of Health Science
The Master of Health Science is designed for professionals working in a variety of health science settings, including both government and non-government organisations. Students can select from three specialisations, including Health Services Management (a program accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Management), Aged Care Management, or Occupational Health and Safety. Students can study a broad range of health science units relating to evidence-based health care and practice, health service planning, aged care management, health policy development, leadership, and health financial management. Students also receive practical skills in community development and health promotion programs, and also complete a culminating research and practice experience in the evaluation of a contemporary issue in health science.
Study Mode
Two years full-time. One and a half years full time or one year full time programs are also available, depending upon entry qualifications (see Pathways listed under Course Structure below)
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | External |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | External |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Multi Modal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Multi Modal |
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Admission
Two years full-time. One and a half years full time or one year full time programs are also available, depending upon entry qualifications (see Pathways listed under Course Structure below)
Master of Health Science - two year program
Applicants must have either:
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent
Or
A graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline plus three years full-time equivalent work experience in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
Master of Health Science - one and half year program
Applicants must have either:
an undergraduate degree, or higher, in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
Or
a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in a health, welfare or aged care discipline plus three years full-time equivalent work experience in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
Master of Health Science - one year program
Applicants must have:
an undergraduate honours degree, or higher, in a health, welfare or aged care discipline
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Health Services Management
This specialisation is designed for managers who require skills in contemporary management and their application in the health care setting. Particular emphasis is placed on critical and analytic skills in policy analysis, economic evaluation and epidemiology, thus providing graduates with the ability to respond creatively to changes as they arise. Health managers need to be current with developments in the general business area so potential in the health care setting can be evaluated and appropriate initiatives implemented. Particular specialty units include Organisational Governance and Performance Management, Health Workforce Planning, as well as Quality and Safety in Health Care.
| A4000 | Master of Health Science (Health Service Management) - 2 year pathway |
| A4003 | Master of Health Science (Health Service Management) - 1.5 year pathway |
| A4006 | Master of Health Science (Health Service Management) - 1 year pathway |
Aged Care Management
Staff working in health and aged care organisations, charitable and private sectors, especially those in supervisory and management positions, will find this exposes them to contemporary issues in aged care, allowing them to up-skill management knowledge to position themselves in the forefront of innovation in the delivery and organisation of quality aged care.
| A4001 | Master of Health Science (Aged Care Management) - 2 year pathway |
| A4004 | Master of Health Science (Aged Care Management) - 1.5 year pathway |
| A4007 | Master of Health Science (Aged Care Management) - 1 year pathway |
Occupational Health and Safety
Specialisation units include Occupational Health Management and Safety and Risk Management which focus on the practice of occupational health within national and international frameworks. It explores issues such as the physical, social and mental impact of the occupational environment on health. Strategies for the management of occupational health are examined, together with methods of monitoring and evaluating occupational health programs. Students have the opportunity to develop a safety systems approach concentrating on hazard identification, risk assessment and devising control measures incorporating safety management principles. The legal underpinning of OHS requirements at the workplace are also covered.
| A4002 | Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) - 2 year pathway |
| A4005 | Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) - 1.5 year pathway |
| A4008 | Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) - 1 year pathway |