Postgraduate Specialisation - Research Studies
Western Sydney University
Postgraduate Specialisation
Code:
ST4010.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
This specialty is designed for students wishing to proceed to a higher degree in research. It includes specialty units in Research Philosophy and Methodology and a 20 credit point unit in Advanced Thesis Preparation, in addition to the core unit of Methods of Researching. This helps students understand how to identify a research problem, critically evaluated the literature and prepare a research proposal. It allows students to become familiar with the requirements of thesis writing from an early stage and develop an appreciation for ethical issues in research in higher degrees.
Postgraduate Specialisation
Structure
Master of Health Science (Research Studies)
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed below. Students should plan their enrolment schedule from the beginning to ensure they can finish as planned. Many units are only available in Autumn or only available in Spring. Please click on each unit number to carefully check the timetable and mode of offering for each unit. Some units are only offered in the external mode. International students must plan carefully, as they can only take a maximum of 25% of units in the external mode.
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400416
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Public Health, Policy and Society
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400845
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Health Financial Management
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300742
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Science and Health Research Project PG
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Note: 300742 - Science and Health Research Project PG is a 20 credit point unit taken over Autumn and Spring sessions, students must enrol in both sessions.
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400846
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Building Organisational Capacity in Health Care
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And one elective
Recommended Electives and Prescribed list of Health Science units
The following units are offered in internal (on campus) mode
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400841
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A Global Perspective on Social Determinants of Health
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Note: 400850 Professional Topic is only available to students wishing to pursue a research higher degree after graduation
The following unit is offered in external mode
The following units are offered in both internal (on campus) and external mode
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300391
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Occupational Health Management
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300677
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Safety and Risk Management
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300679
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Air, Water and Noise Management
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300682
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Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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400418
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Health Advancement and Health Promotion
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400837
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Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care
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400842
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Quality and Safety in Health Care
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400843
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Health Workforce Planning
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400844
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Health Services and Facilities Planning
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