Master of Health Sciences (MHlthSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5441
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
(i) An approved bachelor's degree equivalent to a 4-year degree or
(ii) Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences with a GPA of 5.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
May 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: healthsciences@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 4950
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2009
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5441
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
(i) An approved bachelor's degree equivalent to a 4-year degree or
(ii) Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences with a GPA of 5.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Why study the Master of Health Sciences?
This program is designed to enhance opportunities for educational partnerships with the health sciences workforce through offering and recognising continuing professional education. The offerings are suitable for a range of health professionals from multiple disciplines.
The first field of study is in Clinical Leadership and will be offered for the first time in semester 2, 2009. Some of the same courses are also offered in the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences in semester 1, 2009 if applicants wish to commence studies in February 2009.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
(i) An approved bachelor's degree equivalent to a 4-year degree or
(ii) Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences with a GPA of 5.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
(i) An approved bachelor's degree equivalent to a 4-year degree or
(ii) Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences with a GPA of 5.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Master of Health Sciences
To complete the Master of Health Sciences
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Health Sciences, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
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Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
