Tuition Fee
AUD 32,292
Per year
Start Date
2024-07-01
Medium of studying
Not Available
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Biomedical Engineering | Medicine | Physical Therapy | Public Health
Discipline
Engineering | Medicine & Health
Minor
Rehabilitation Therapy | Occupational Therapy | Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering | Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Psychiatry
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 32,292
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This one-year Master's program in Rehabilitation advances professional expertise in rehabilitation across various health contexts, with a focus on tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Students can choose from two streams: coursework or coursework and research, and select from four major options: General, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology. Graduates pursue careers in rehabilitation settings, research, or policy development.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
- Advance professional expertise in rehabilitation across various health contexts.
Description:
- One-year, full-time (or equivalent part-time) course.
- Students choose from two streams: coursework or coursework and research.
- Focus on tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.
- Core subjects and four major options: General, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Speech Pathology.
Outline:
Core Subjects:
- RH5200:03 Rehabilitation Research and Evidence Based Practice
- RH5202:03 Rehabilitation for Chronic Conditions
Major Options:
General:
- Enhance health professional expertise in rehabilitation across various settings and client populations.
- Critically appraise and analyze research publications in health and rehabilitation.
Occupational Therapy:
- Extend occupational therapy and rehabilitation knowledge for delivering services to people with chronic conditions or disability.
- Develop advanced assessment and management skills in rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy:
- Expand existing professional skills and experience in rehabilitation for people with chronic conditions.
- Explore specialty areas of practice such as burns, amputees, and women's health.
- Develop advanced assessment and management skills in rehabilitation.
Speech Pathology:
- Equip students with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in speech pathology.
Careers:
- Graduates pursue careers in acute wards, rehabilitation settings, aged care, private practice, policy development, or research.
- Potential roles include clinician, case manager, or researcher.
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