Avondale University
3 years (part-time)
An advanced master's degree for health professionals seeking to specialise in lifestyle-based therapies for chronic disease prevention and management. This program combines evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine domains with practical research experience to develop expertise in implementing lifestyle interventions across diverse populations.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent overseas qualification. If your degree is not in a health broad field of education, you must have completed a minimum of six units (36 credit points) in a health-related area. English language proficiency is required with an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (no sub-band less than 6.0) or equivalent. International applicants must demonstrate prior qualifications or at least two years of tertiary study conducted in English within the last two years from recognised English-speaking countries.
The course comprises nine core units covering: Lifestyle Medicine history, present and future; Food as Medicine; Physiological Underpinnings of Chronic Disease; Psychosocial Factors in Lifestyle Medicine and Health; Exercise as Medicine; Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation; Processes in Lifestyle Medicine and Health Promotion; Lifestyle Medicine for Specific Populations; and Research Methods. Students also complete a year-long Major Project in Lifestyle Medicine equivalent to three units of work. The curriculum integrates understanding of disease causation, lifestyle interventions, cultural considerations, and spirituality in health outcomes.
Avondale University is a recognised institution within the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist system of universities and colleges. The Master of Lifestyle Medicine is recognised by the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, with completion fulfilling point requirements for Fellowship status. The university offers flexible off-campus study options, including online delivery for international students, and provides advanced standing recognition for prior study. The program combines academic rigour with practical research experience led by experienced faculty.
Graduates can advance careers as Lifestyle Medicine specialists across diverse healthcare settings. The degree benefits doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, dietitians, health coaches, physical education teachers, and other healthcare professionals seeking to diversify knowledge in lifestyle-based therapies. Completion enables Practitioner Members of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine to apply for Fellowship status. Career opportunities include clinical practice, public health roles, health promotion, research positions, and specialised roles in chronic disease management and prevention.
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