Program Overview
The Health Professions Education - Thesis and Coursework at The University of Western Australia is a MRes programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Professions Education - Thesis and Coursework programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Professions Education - Thesis and Coursework programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Teaching and Learning
- Principles of Assessment and Evaluation
- Introduction to Research in Health Professions Education
- Clinical Teaching and Supervision
- Innovation and Contemporary Issues in Health Professions Education
- Simulation and Interprofessional Learning in Health Professions Education
- Program Evaluation
- Professional Portfolio
- Advanced Simulation in Health Professional Education
- Interprofessional Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- (a) the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;\xc2\xa0
- (b)(i)a bachelor\'s degree in a health, biomedical, or biological sciences related discipline from this University or another recognised institution; and
- (ii) in the case of graduates from a three-year undergraduate degree course, at least one year of professional experience;\xc2\xa0
- (c) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional/Professions Education or the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional/Professions Education from this University with the equivalent of at least 70 per cent in all core units
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
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