Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 6 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 Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education 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: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education 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
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
(a) a relevant bachelor\'s degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0or
(b) a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
1A relevant bachelor\'s degree includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a bachelor\'s degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 771 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; AUD 432 (Tuition (Credit)) — National 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 6 months
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