GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Health (Research Practice)
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Health (Research Practice) is a flexible, part-time-only course (completed over four years) that develops critical-thinking and research skills for a competitive employment market. Coursework provides a solid foundation in research methods and critical appraisal of literature, which students then apply to their own research project examining a contemporary issue in health practice. The course is aimed at working health professionals who want to build formal research capability without leaving the workforce.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Year 1: Semester 1ElectivesSemester 2Applied Health Research and Evidence Based Practice15 credit pointsHEALT5000Electives
- Year 2: Semester 1Research Methods for Health30 credit pointsHEALT6001Semester 2Inquiry and Analysis of Literature30 credit pointsHEALT6002
- Year 3: Semester 1Qualitative Health Research30 credit pointsHEALT7000Semester 2Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research in Health30 credit pointsHEALT7001
- Year 4: Semester 1Research Thesis A30 credit pointsHEALT7002Semester 2Research Thesis B30 credit pointsHEALT7003
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (non year 12)Entry into the Master of Health course is predicated on completion of undergraduate study to third year or equivalent.Advanced Standing: Credit for up to four courses (120 credit points) may be granted to candidates who have successfully completed a fourth year of university study.
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