Master of Health Science

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Health Science aims to promote advanced, critical reflection on professional practice in the health sciences, and to equip graduates with the advanced analytical and conceptual skills required for work in the senior tiers of health science and related sectors.

The Master of Health Science aims to promote advanced, critical reflection on professional practice in the health sciences. This aim has the following components:

  • to provide opportunity for the candidate to continue lifelong learning in keeping with the University's mission statement
  • to satisfy the educational needs of professionals working in or aspiring to work in the most senior tiers of the health sciences and related sectors
  • to promote the acquisition of advanced analytical and problem solving skills and conceptual insights that will enhance the capacity of the candidate to undertake positions of significant responsibility in the health sciences, and
  • to encourage excellence in scholarship and/or focused research within the candidate's discipline area.

Credit

Many students will be given credit for up to 32 points if they have previously completed a four-year undergraduate course in an apposite discipline, or have undertaken relevant postgraduate tertiary studies subsequent to a three-year undergraduate degree.

Graduates of the CSU courses listed under Master of Health Science Admission Requirements will receive 32 points credit on entry to the Master course. Up to 64 points credit may be granted to students who have completed a four-year degree and postgraduate study.

No credit will be granted for the 32 point research component.

Campus

Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Dubbo; Wagga Wagga

Duration

3 years by distance education

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.


Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.



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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Albury-Wodonga; Bathurst; Dubbo; Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

3 years by distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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