COURSE INFORMATION

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

I26 Master of Women's Health Care

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.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This course is available to students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised University in a health or relevant area.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

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.
 
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:
 
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:
 
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.
 
 
 
 
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

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013