COURSE INFORMATION
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The Master of Women's Health Care offers a broad range of postgraduate study options to those involved in the provision of health services for women. Inclusive of public health, social and clinical aspects women's health care, and developed between women's health, psychology, nursing, midwifery and medical disciplines across two Schools, this course will cater for students from a range of undergraduate backgrounds. It will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to improve the delivery of care to women within the individual clinical, policy and/or organisational context.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This course is available to students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised University in a health or relevant area.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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STAGE 1 |
There are 3 core units for the Master of Women's Health Care which need to be completed in Stage 1.
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MMP5101 |
Evidence Based Practice |
20 | | PRH5221 |
Health and Disease in Women |
20 | | PRH5222 |
The Life Cycle and Health in Women |
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On successful completion of 60 credit points (3 units) students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Women's Health Care. |
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STAGE 2 |
Stage 2 consists of 3 elective units selected from the following options:
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PRH5106 |
Sexual Health |
20 | | PRH5103 |
Clinical Lifestyle Management |
20 | | PRH5102 |
Clinical Nutrition Management |
20 | | HST5163 |
Best Practice in Women’s Health |
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 |
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On successful completion of 120 credit points (6 units) students may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Women's Health Care. |
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STAGE 3 |
Stage 3 consists of 3 units selected from Stage 2 electives or the following options:
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HST5177 |
Independent Study |
20 | | MHP5101 |
Master Health Project * |
20 | | MHP5202 |
Master Health Project * |
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180 credit points (9 units) are required to complete the course. |
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* The Master Health Project units MHP5101 and MHP5202 are done together over two consecutive semesters. |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2008 VET: 3/31/2008