Murdoch University
2 years full-time
Develop advanced leadership and management skills in healthcare settings with a choice of specialisation in Gerontological Healthcare or Contemporary Mental Health. This 2-year Master's program prepares health professionals for middle management and clinical leadership roles across diverse healthcare sectors.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a human health discipline and demonstrate a minimum of six months work experience in a clinical area associated with their Bachelor degree. English language proficiency is required, which can be demonstrated through completion of Year 11 and 12 in Australia (domestic students) or through English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, or previous tertiary study (international students). Recognition of Prior Learning may be available to reduce study requirements.
The course comprises 48 credit points across core units, elective units, and a major specialisation. Core units (36 credit points) include: Bioethics and Law for Health Care Leadership, Leadership in Health Care, Health Policy in Australia and Beyond, Human Factors for Patient Safety Leadership, Managing in a Health Care Environment, Applied Health Research Methods, Financial Management in Health Care, Clinical Governance, Literature Review for Health Care Research, Managing Innovation and Digital Technologies in Health Care, and Proposing Research in Health Care. Students select 3 credit points from elective units including Communication Skills for Postgraduate Study, Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations, Human Resource Management Perspectives, or Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources. The major specialisation (12 credit points) allows students to choose between Contemporary Mental Health or Gerontological Healthcare, providing specialist knowledge in their chosen area.
Murdoch University offers a unique 48-point Master's program taught by leading academics who are qualified nurses with extensive experience across Australia and research expertise in patient safety, leadership, mental health, care of the aging, resilience and management. The university provides free workshops and seminars to support postgraduate students with writing, statistics, data analysis, ethics, and research methods. Students benefit from state-of-the-art simulation facilities and real-world experience through work placements across key healthcare industries including hospitals, aged care, and community settings throughout Western Australia.
Upon graduation, you can pursue careers in Health Care, Social Assistance, or Public Administration and Safety sectors. Career opportunities include middle management positions such as Clinical Nurse Manager or Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Lead roles in gerontology or contemporary mental health, Community Aged Care or Mental Health Manager positions, Regional Aged Care or Mental Health Manager roles, and senior leadership positions in residential care, community care, and assessment teams. The specialisation in your chosen area positions you for advancement into senior management and strategic leadership roles within healthcare organisations.
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