Master of Health Professions Education
Advanced graduate programme for healthcare professionals to develop expertise in education leadership, research, and policy.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals with clinical experience who aim to transition into education leadership, research, or policy roles in medical and healthcare training.
Overview
This Master of Health Professions Education programme at The University of Western Australia is designed for practicing clinicians and healthcare professionals seeking to advance their skills as educators, managers, or policymakers. The course integrates leadership, education theory, research methods, and primary care principles to enhance healthcare education standards. Students engage in interdisciplinary discussions and can specialise in areas such as health professional education research or policy. The programme blends coursework with a dissertation component, allowing for tailored exploration of research interests within the field.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework covering leadership, education theory, research methods, and primary care principles in healthcare education.
- Engage in interdisciplinary discussions and collaborative projects with peers from diverse health professions.
- Conduct independent research and contribute to the field through a dissertation focused on a specific area of health professional education.
- Develop skills in educational assessment, curriculum design, and policy analysis relevant to healthcare training.
- Participate in workshops and seminars addressing contemporary issues in health professions education.
Requirements
Degree required: A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification recognized by UWA, OR a bachelor’s degree in a health, biomedical, or biological sciences-related discipline, OR completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education at UWA.
Degree offered: Master of Health Professions Education
Language: English proficiency sufficient for academic study (assumed by UWA admission process)
Instruction: English
- At least one year of relevant professional experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong academic performance with a minimum weighted average mark of 65% in core units
- Proficiency in English for academic study (implied by admission to UWA)
- Open to international applicants (no nationality restrictions mentioned)
- No age restrictions specified
- No prior experience caps beyond the one-year professional experience requirement
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Applicants must submit an online application through UWA’s official portal. Required documents include academic transcripts, proof of professional experience, a personal statement, and a research proposal (for dissertation component). Additional materials may be requested based on individual circumstances.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree and any prior graduate qualifications)
- Proof of relevant professional experience (e.g., employment letters)
- Personal statement or motivation letter
- Research proposal (for dissertation component)
- English proficiency test results (if applicable)
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