Curtin University
1 year full-time
An accelerated master's program for experienced health professionals seeking to develop advanced clinical practice, leadership, and research expertise. Designed for nurses, midwives, paramedics, and allied health professionals wanting to advance their careers in specialized healthcare or clinical research.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree, Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a related health field. You must have at least three years of professional experience in your field post-Bachelor degree and hold current professional registration as a registered nurse, midwife, paramedic, oral-health therapist or allied health professional. English language requirements must be met (IELTS or equivalent). A resume/CV outlining employment history and proof of professional registration are required with your application.
The course covers evidence-informed clinical practice including healthcare policy, standards and strategies for translating evidence into practice. You will explore qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research processes and related ethical considerations for applied health research and evaluation. The program includes specialisation options in Acute Care Nursing, Advanced Specialty Practice, Child and Adolescent Health Nursing, Clinical Leadership, Critical Care Nursing, Diabetes Studies, Midwifery, Screening Diagnostics and Prescribing, and Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice. You consolidate learning through a research project in your chosen specialisation.
Curtin University is a leading Australian research institution with strong reputation in health sciences education and research. The university offers flexible study options (full-time and part-time), progressive course structure allowing students to pause after graduate certificate, and recognition of prior learning to reduce study time. Curtin's Faculty of Health Sciences provides industry-connected education with work-integrated learning opportunities and support for career advancement in healthcare leadership and research.
Graduates are prepared for advanced clinical practice roles, clinical leadership positions, and healthcare research careers. The qualification enables progression to senior nursing, midwifery, paramedic and allied health roles in hospitals, clinics, research institutions and healthcare organizations. Career opportunities include clinical specialist positions, clinical educator roles, healthcare management positions, research coordinator roles, and academic positions in health education. The research skills and advanced practice knowledge support careers in clinical research, health policy development, and specialized healthcare service delivery.
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