Overview

On this Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education course from The University of Western Australia you'll learn to:

Apply educational principles and theories to facilitate teaching and learning in health related contexts

Design and critique assessment tools used in the education of health professionals

Apply the principles of research design, including the ability to critique relevant health professions-related educational literature

Develop knowledge and skills in particular areas of interest in health professions-related education through the available elective units

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme have forged exciting careers as:

Health Professions Educator

Staff Development Educator

Medical Educator

Clinical Educator

Career Pathways

This degree will provide the skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding you'll need to help you take the next step in your career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Teaching and Supervision

Innovation and Contemporary Issues in Health Professions Education

Simulation and Interprofessional Learning in Health Professions Education

Program Evaluation

Professional Portfolio

Health Humanities: Education and Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-01-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

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

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International

24400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24400 AUD per year during 6 months.

Domestic fee: Coursework Commonwealth-Supported

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The following available scholarships relate to this course. Other scholarships to support your studies may be available through your workplace or college.

Government of Western Australia Department of Health Scholarships

Government of Western Australia Department of Health Scholarships: Allied Health

The Western Australian Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust

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