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Master of Health (General)

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Summary
Master of Health Specialisation General (MOHH)
Study Mode
  • External
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Number of Units
  • 12 units
Duration
  • 3 years part-time
Campus
  • -
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Become a heath care leader

USQ's Master of Health (General) allows you to complete five core courses with the flexibility to select seven other courses to suit your specific needs. This theoretically based degree is designed to complement your current employment in the health industry by broadening your scope of practice and increasing your expertise.

Study flexibility

If you are not sure whether you would like to complete an entire Masters degree, apply to study USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Health or Graduate Diploma of Health and take the credit from your studies to the Master of Health if you decide to continue studying.

This degree will enhance your career opportunities in the general health field as a specialist. Interested in going onto further study? Successful completion of the Master of Health will qualify you to apply for PhD entry.

Other majors for the Master of Health include: Community Health, Health Leadership and Rural and Remote Health.
Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 5
Specialisation courses 6
plus 1 x approved course 1
Total 12
Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How much will it cost?

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this program:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online AUD 21170

Scholarships and financial assistance

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2018 and costs will vary depending on the actual courses selected during your study. Fees may also vary from year to year as they are reviewed annually.

Entry Requirements

  • Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in a health-related field from an Australian or internationally recognised university, or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Admission pathways

Pathway programs are also available if you don't meet the English entry requirements mentioned above.

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How to apply

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Closing dates

USQ accepts applications all year. Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 2, 2019 - Monday 15 July 2019.
  • Semester 1, 2020 - Monday 24 February 2020.

Credit for previous study or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for credit to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Other options for you

Graduate Certificate of Health Specialisation General
Graduate Diploma of Health Specialisation General