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1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Medical Sciences - Code:
I26
Master of Women's Health Care
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Master of Women’s Health Care has 9 units with the potential for exit with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate. The course is designed to accommodate the needs of individuals from various disciplines with the opportunity to do electives in relevant areas of interest.
Stage 1
There are 3 core units for the Master of Women's Health Care which need to be completed in Stage 1.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMP5101 | Evidence Based Practice | 20 | |
| PRH5221 | Health and Disease in Women | 20 | |
| PRH5222 | The Life Cycle and Health in Women | 20 | |
On successful completion of 60 credit points (3 units) students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Women's Health Care.
Stage 2
Stage 2 consists of 3 elective units selected from the following options:
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRH5106 | Sexual Health | 20 | |
| PRH5103 | Clinical Lifestyle Management | 20 | |
| PRH5102 | Clinical Nutrition Management | 20 | |
| HST5120 | Epidemiology | 20 | |
| WMS5103 | Advanced Feminist Theory and Research | 20 | |
| MMP5102 | Evidence-based Chronic Disease Management | 20 | |
| MMP5103 | Ethical and Legal Issues for Health Professionals | 20 | |
| PRH5108 | Effective Teamwork | 20 | |
On successful completion of 120 credit points (6 units) students may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Women's Health Care.
Stage 3
Stage 3 consists of 3 units selected from Stage 2 electives or the following options:
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NST5158 | Independent Study | 20 | |
| MHP5101 | Master Health Project | * | 20 |
| MHP5202 | Master Health Project | * | 20 |
180 credit points (9 units) are required to complete the course.
* The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done together over two consecutive semesters.