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Master of Health (MHEA) - MHlth
CRICOS code (International applicants): 030314M
| | On-campus |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July) |
| Campus: | Toowoomba |
| Fees: | Tuition fee
International fee
Research training scheme
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| Standard duration: | 1–2 years part-time maximum |
Notes
Faculty scholarships may be available to assist full-fee students.
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Program focus
The program provides registered nurses, medical practitioners
and allied health workers who wish to embark on a research-based or
academic career with an opportunity to do so. Students will, with
supervision and approval, select a research topic and prepare a dissertation
on that topic.
Program aims
The aims of the Master of Health are to:
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promote the advancement of knowledge relating to professional
practice in the areas of nursing, medicine and allied health
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enable competent, committed health professionals to pursue personal
goals of research and advanced scholarship in relation to their areas
of specialisation
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enable graduates to demonstrate advanced understanding of ethical
principles relating to research
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enable graduates to conceptualise and undertake individual and
collaborative research.
Program objectives
On completion of the dissertation for the Master of Health,
candidates will be able to:
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show depth of knowledge of the research topic and the discipline(s)
it embraces
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demonstrate capacity for clear, methodological thinking
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practice ethical principles relating to research
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demonstrate mastery of analytical techniques appropriate for
the research
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present the results of their research in a succinct and cogent
form, with suitable illustration
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contribute to knowledge in the area of their research topic.
Admission requirements
For normal entry into the Master of Health, candidates must
have successfully completed at least four years of academic study
at either the undergraduate or postgraduate level leading to an award
at the Bachelor level or equivalent. All candidates must have successfully
completed the courseHSC8050 Research Methodology for the Human Sciences
or its equivalent before entry to the program. Assessment
of equivalence will be based upon other academic study and outstanding
professional performance as determined by the Department of Nursing
and Midwifery Research and Higher Degree Committee.
How to apply
Domestic students
Application
for postgraduate programs may be made directly to USQ. You
should ensure you submit your application by the closing
dates.
International students
This program is offered to international students. An international
student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen
and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and
how to apply.
Program fees
Tuition fee
Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct
fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including
the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.
International fees
International students pay tuition fees. For details about international
student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.
Research training scheme (RTS)
The Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides Commonwealth-funded
higher degree by research (HDR) students with an ‘entitlement’
to an exemption from course fees for the duration of an accredited
HDR program. As there may be limited RTS places available, some students
may be required to pay fees. The USQ Office of Research and Higher
Degrees will advise students of their eligibility for an RTS
place.
Program structure
The program contains eight units comprised of four two-unit
courses.
The emphasis of the Master of Health is on the development of
a dissertation based on a research project in the area of health.
The project will be selected by the candidate and will require approval
by the Master of Health Program Coordinator.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.
Residential schools
Students are required to attend one four day residential school in Semester 1 of each year of enrolment.
This is to present their work at a Departmental Seminar and meet with
other students and supervisors.
Recommended enrolment pattern
