The Master of Health Science course is designed for professionals working in a variety of settings including area health services, hospitals, the aged care sector and community organisations, enabling them to effectively assess and respond to emerging health planning and management issues. This flexible program allows students to undertake specialisations to meet their interest and career aspirations.

Health Sciences and Nursing at UWS

The UWS Master of Health Science course allows students the opportunity to select a specialty from 9 options, offered on the basis of industry demand. UWS also provides flexible delivery with blended learning and distance units, taught by experts in the field and with flexible entry and exit points.

It’s all about Career Opportunities

This course allows graduates to pursue careers in areas as diverse as:

»» health services management

»» aged care management

»» health planning

»» international health

»» health promotion

»» occupational health and safety

»» occupational and environmental hygiene

»» human resource management and industrial relations

»»operations management

A generic option is also available. (Students supplement the foundation subjects by choosing their remaining subjects from a pool).

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Location

Parramatta Campus
Distance if selecting the Aged Care Management specialisation.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points.

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Step by step instructions are available on on How to Apply pages.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in a health related discipline in addition to 1 year of relevant work experience.

Non graduates may apply on the basis of completion of a health related graduate certificate in addition to 3 years relevant work experience.

Do you need more information?

Request a course and application information pack:
Course Enquiry Form
International Course Enquiry Form

Alternatively you are welcome to contact us.