Overview
This Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education course from The University of Western Australia is comprised of three core units which provide important foundation knowledge in the principles of teaching and learning, assessment, evaluation and research methods in health professions education.
In addition, students are required to select one elective unit of study as part of the Graduate Certificate course. The elective unit provides an opportunity to explore an area of educational interest in further detail.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme have forged exciting careers as:
- Health Professions Educator
- Staff Development Educator
- Medical Educator
- Clinical Educator
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Teaching and Learning
- Principles of Assessment and Evaluation
- Research in Health Professions Education
- Clinical Teaching and Supervision
- Innovation and Contemporary Issues in Health Professions Education
- Simulation and Interprofessional Learning in Health Professions Education
- Program Evaluation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Education Public Health Health Education View 206 other Masters in Education in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
CRICOS CODE: 058206G
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
- a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
- A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.
Tuition Fee
- National Commonwealth supported students: $8,825/year
Living costs for Perth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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