a completed Bachelor degree in a health science area from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent qualification; and
a minimum of two years full-time or equivalent work/professional/clinical experience in a health science related area, following the completion of the undergraduate degree.
The program is designed to further advance the knowledge of health science professionals for leadership in their chosen fields. The program advances management knowledge, critical thinking, and analysis and leadership skills for functioning in a complex health system.
Content & Structure
The program consists of 54 units of study offered over 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent study. Students will undertake 18 units of core courses, 18 units of health service management coureses and 1 further 18 units of elective courses.
1. Students who have a background, or previous studies in a particular course, may substitute a course of equal value and standing, with the approval of the Program Director.
2. Applications for credit, exemption and/or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with University Policy. Normally, the maximum credit allowed in a coursework Masters degree is one-third of the total units of the program.
Notes
1. The program is normally completed in one and a half years full-time or the part-time equivalent (international students can only study full-time). All courses are offered subject to achieving viable enrolment numbers and therefore may not be offered every year.
2. Health Service Management electives may include courses available cross-institutionally at Flinders University, the University of Adelaide or any other Australian university, subject to approval by the Program Director.