Course code J78
Master of Paramedic Practitioner
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About this Course
Designed to provide paramedics with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake a career in community paramedicine, working in urgent care, non-urgent care and primary healthcare settings.
The course focuses on the clinical issues directly related to practice and develops a greater depth of understanding to enhance clinical decision making and critical thinking. Students will learn advanced-level clinical reasoning, assessment and knowledge to apply to their daily paramedical practice, while at the same time learning advanced skills in evidence-based practice and research.
The combination of advanced clinical knowledge and applied research skills provides students with the ability to continuously improve their own clinical practice, as well as positively impact the organisation they are employed by, the broader Paramedicine community and healthcare system.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Course code J78
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $25,450
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Joondalup | ||
Mount Lawley | ||
South West | ||
Online | FT PT | PT |
Timetable
This course has a modified timetable. See Course Notes.
About this Course
Designed to provide paramedics with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake a career in community paramedicine, working in urgent care, non-urgent care and primary healthcare settings.
The course focuses on the clinical issues directly related to practice and develops a greater depth of understanding to enhance clinical decision making and critical thinking. Students will learn advanced-level clinical reasoning, assessment and knowledge to apply to their daily paramedical practice, while at the same time learning advanced skills in evidence-based practice and research.
The combination of advanced clinical knowledge and applied research skills provides students with the ability to continuously improve their own clinical practice, as well as positively impact the organisation they are employed by, the broader Paramedicine community and healthcare system.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Course code J78
CRICOS code 096066K
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $40,500
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
---|---|---|
Joondalup | ||
Mount Lawley | ||
South West | ||
Online | FT PT | PT |
Timetable
This course has a modified timetable. See Course Notes.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a Bachelors degree in Paramedicine, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Extended Care Paramedicine, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with equivalent prior learning including at least five years
appropriate professional experience.
It is desirable that all applicants Current Paramedic Registration with AHPRA or UK HCPC or NZ Paramedic Council, with equivalents considered.Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a Bachelors degree in Paramedicine, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Extended Care Paramedicine, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with equivalent prior learning including at least five years
appropriate professional experience.
It is desirable that all applicants Current Paramedic Registration with AHPRA or UK HCPC or NZ Paramedic Council, with equivalents considered.Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Students must complete the seven core units and two core unit options. Core unit options need to include one of NRB5112 or MMP6102 to be eligible to graduate.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PST6110 | Advanced Clinical Examination and Leadership for Paramedics | 20 |
MMP6100 | Evidence-Based Practice | 20 |
PST5300 | Paramedic Advanced Practice 1 | 20 |
Students studying part time should ensure that their first unit of study is PST6110 Advanced Clinical Examination and Leadership for Paramedics with or followed by MMP6100 Evidenced-based practice.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PST5301 | Paramedic Advanced Practice 2 | 20 |
PST5302 | Paramedic Advanced Practice 3 | 20 |
PSP6450 | Paramedic Advanced Care Practicum | 20 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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HST6355 | Ageing, Health and Wellbeing | 20 |
Students must select one of the following two units: | ||
NRB5112 ^ | Translational Science | 20 |
MMP6102 ^ | Medical Science Masters Project | 20 |
Students must select one of the following units | ||
PST5107 ^ | Advanced Obstetrics for Paramedics | 20 |
CMH5216 ^ | Community Mental Health | 20 |
HST6337 ^ | Communicable Disease | 20 |
HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
OHS6138 ^ | Occupational Health Management | 20 |
DER6204 ^ | Humanitarian and Complex Disaster Response | 20 |
Note: You must choose either MMP6102 or NRB5112 as one of your core unit options to be eligible to graduate. The practicum unit is a full year unit that spans two semesters. Core option units may not be available every semester, please check timetable for offerings of units. Students who cannot complete the Masters degree may be able to exit with a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma of Extended Care Paramedicine with Course Coordinator approval. Students who commence the course in Semester 2 or those studying part-time will follow a slightly different sequencing of units.
^ Core Option
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students will undertake clinical practicum during the hours laid down by their host clinical agency and that these may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks including weekends, public holidays, early mornings, evenings and nights.
Additionally, pre-identified clinical practicum periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.
In the event that practical components of this course are not able to be completed in the students home location, they may be required to attend practical workshops and/or external clinical placements in Western Australia and/or simulation-based learning activities. -
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 100 hours (10 days) of clinical placement in a community, primary health care or urgent care environment or equivalent, as agreed with the course coordinator. In the event that clinical placement days are not available for students in their home location, they may be required to attend clinical placement in Western Australia and/or a workshop/simulation-based learning activity to meet the learning outcomes of the Practicum unit.
Attendance requirements
Students may be required to attend clinical placements Monday-Sunday including public holidays and university breaks at the direction of the placement providers. The hours of these placements vary and may include early morning starts and night shifts.
Clinical placement periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the university.Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfill their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on enrollment and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to:
Certificate of National Police Clearance
Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275
MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrollment
Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.auProfessional practice rules
Students are required to adhere to the Professional Practice Rules & Procedures and Code of Professional Conduct for Paramedics in line with their professional registration bodies.
Course learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of paramedicine and medical knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of advanced level professional paramedic practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic paramedic advanced care practitioner contexts.
- Apply communication, collaboration and clinical reasoning skills in professional paramedic practice contexts.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, appraise and operate in complex and dynamic paramedic advanced practitioner professional environments.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
This course is not offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.
Course Structure
Students must complete the seven core units and two core unit options. Core unit options need to include one of NRB5112 or MMP6102 to be eligible to graduate.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PST6110 | Advanced Clinical Examination and Leadership for Paramedics | 20 |
MMP6100 | Evidence-Based Practice | 20 |
PST5300 | Paramedic Advanced Practice 1 | 20 |
Students studying part time should ensure that their first unit of study is PST6110 Advanced Clinical Examination and Leadership for Paramedics with or followed by MMP6100 Evidenced-based practice.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
PST5301 | Paramedic Advanced Practice 2 | 20 |
PST5302 | Paramedic Advanced Practice 3 | 20 |
PSP6450 | Paramedic Advanced Care Practicum | 20 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
HST6355 | Ageing, Health and Wellbeing | 20 |
Students must select one of the following two units: | ||
NRB5112 ^ | Translational Science | 20 |
MMP6102 ^ | Medical Science Masters Project | 20 |
Students must select one of the following units | ||
PST5107 ^ | Advanced Obstetrics for Paramedics | 20 |
CMH5216 ^ | Community Mental Health | 20 |
HST6337 ^ | Communicable Disease | 20 |
HST6350 ^ | Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours | 20 |
OHS6138 ^ | Occupational Health Management | 20 |
DER6204 ^ | Humanitarian and Complex Disaster Response | 20 |
Note: You must choose either MMP6102 or NRB5112 as one of your core unit options to be eligible to graduate. The practicum unit is a full year unit that spans two semesters. Core option units may not be available every semester, please check timetable for offerings of units. Students who cannot complete the Masters degree may be able to exit with a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma of Extended Care Paramedicine with Course Coordinator approval. Students who commence the course in Semester 2 or those studying part-time will follow a slightly different sequencing of units.
^ Core Option
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
-
Students will undertake clinical practicum during the hours laid down by their host clinical agency and that these may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks including weekends, public holidays, early mornings, evenings and nights.
Additionally, pre-identified clinical practicum periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.
In the event that practical components of this course are not able to be completed in the students home location, they may be required to attend practical workshops and/or external clinical placements in Western Australia and/or simulation-based learning activities. -
Students are required to participate in a minimum of 100 hours (10 days) of clinical placement in a community, primary health care or urgent care environment or equivalent, as agreed with the course coordinator. In the event that clinical placement days are not available for students in their home location, they may be required to attend clinical placement in Western Australia and/or a workshop/simulation-based learning activity to meet the learning outcomes of the Practicum unit.
Attendance requirements
Students may be required to attend clinical placements Monday-Sunday including public holidays and university breaks at the direction of the placement providers. The hours of these placements vary and may include early morning starts and night shifts.
Clinical placement periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the university.Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfill their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on enrollment and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to:
Certificate of National Police Clearance
Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275
MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrollment
Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.auProfessional practice rules
Students are required to adhere to the Professional Practice Rules & Procedures and Code of Professional Conduct for Paramedics in line with their professional registration bodies.
Course learning outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of paramedicine and medical knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of advanced level professional paramedic practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic paramedic advanced care practitioner contexts.
- Apply communication, collaboration and clinical reasoning skills in professional paramedic practice contexts.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, appraise and operate in complex and dynamic paramedic advanced practitioner professional environments.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $25,450 - Domestic fee paying estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
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Possible future job titles
Primary Health Care Paramedic, Paramedic Practitioner, Extended Care Paramedic, Specialist Paramedic, Advanced Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, Community Paramedic, Paramedic, Site Paramedic, GP Paramedic.
Similar courses to consider
- Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)
- Graduate Certificate of Community Paramedicine
- Graduate Diploma of Community Paramedicine
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Students interested in completing a PhD in Paramedicine in Paramedic Practitioner should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $40,500 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Possible future job titles
Primary Health Care Paramedic, Paramedic Practitioner, Extended Care Paramedic, Specialist Paramedic, Advanced Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, Community Paramedic, Paramedic, Site Paramedic, GP Paramedic.
Similar courses to consider
- Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)
- Graduate Certificate of Community Paramedicine
- Graduate Diploma of Community Paramedicine
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Students interested in completing a PhD in Paramedicine in Paramedic Practitioner should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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