Master of Philosophy (Health Professional Education)

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Philosophy (Health Professional Education) is a research degree combining coursework in research training with the completion of a major research thesis. It is designed for students from health sciences and other disciplines, with additional coursework available to support the study process.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 - 2 semesters full-time, 3 - 4 semesters part-time

Course Code

5167, TBA

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Master of Philosophy (Health Professional Education)

Are you ready to embark on a research project? A Master of Philosophy (Health Sciences) at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a research degree that combines coursework in research training with writing a major research thesis. Students from other disciplines can undertake a Master of Philosophy in Health Sciences, but additional coursework may be required to support the study process. Contact us today to discuss your options.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree (AQF level 7 qualification); or Master of Philosophy
In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the National Head of School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at master's level
An applicant may be required to satisfy the National Head of School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

Online

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Philosophy (Health Professional Education) graduates will be able to:

Apply high level cognitive and technical skills in the design and execution of a specialised research project that makes a contribution to knowledge, professional practice and/or creative practice
Investigate, analyse, synthesise, and critically reflect on complex information, problems and concepts and apply established theories in the context of an advanced body of knowledge and practice
Disseminate research findings, communicating a coherent and sustained argument effectively, to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Apply knowledge of research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others in the conduct of research and dissemination of research findings; and
Conduct research with creativity, initiative, autonomy, and accountability.

Course structure

Program summary

The coursework component comprises four compulsory research training courses to be completed as a prerequisite to the student's individual research project. The coursework courses will provide opportunities for candidates to formulate substantial elements of their planned research (e.g. topic refinement, identification and justification of the preferred research method(s), preparation of a draft proposal) and to develop personal competencies in critical analysis and scholarly writing relevant to their profession.

The completion of the coursework is facilitated by a course delivery schedule which takes into consideration that candidates may be in full-time employment during their candidature. A Credit average must be achieved in the coursework as a prerequisite for proceeding to the research component. Within some Schools, a compulsory sequence of courses exists. The structure of the degree in these cases is as follows:

Coursework component (1/3 of degree; 0.5 year full-time study)
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Scholarly Reading and Writing
- Developing a Research Proposal
Research component (2/3 of degree; one year full-time study)

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

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