Program Overview

Master of Health Professional Education

Overview

This course is for health professionals who aspire to work in a leadership role in health education and research. Become a leader in improving clinical teaching and education research in all health professions including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health.

Fast Facts

• Location: JCU campuses or study centres where you can study this course. 'Online' means the course can be studied off-campus using a combination of online resources, printed material or other technologies. Some online courses include on-campus workshops and travel for professional placements.
  • Online
• Commencing: The month(s) you can start the course. For courses offered at JCU Singapore and JCU Brisbane, see 'How to Apply'.
  • Online: February, July
• Fees: Indicative, annual cost of your course. Some courses are supported by the Australian Government with the government paying some of your fees. This is the Commonwealth Supported fee. The tuition fee is the fee payable if Commonwealth Support does not apply. You can defer your fees if eligible with HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. The Student Services & Amenities Fee is a required payment from most students.
  • $29,560.00^
  • ^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
  • Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
  • Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
  • Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
• Duration: The time it will take you to complete the course as a full-time student. Also specifies if the course is available part-time. This section will indicate if some online courses may have a longer duration due to their different delivery method.
  • 3 years part-time
• Entry Requirements: This is usually a score given to Year 12 students upon completion of their studies. Non-school leavers can have their qualifications and work experience assessed to obtain an equivalent score. The score displayed is the minimum adjusted ATAR/rank that was required for entry. Some subjects are required for entry into a course. Whereas assumed knowledge indicates a minimum level of knowledge
  • Registration as a nurse, medical doctor or other health professional in Australia; or AQF level 7 bachelor degree in relevant discipline plus 2 years experience; or equivalent

Course Detail

What to Expect

Focus on teaching and learning in health contexts with specific strategies applicable to clinical settings. Develop knowledge and skills in teaching and learning in clinical contexts, educational technologies, assessment, evaluation, curriculum design, leadership and research based on evidence and relevant to your career in health. Take advantage of flexible, online delivery with consistent support from JCU’s outstanding teachers.

Career Opportunities

JCU’s Master of Health Professional Education (HPE) equip graduates with specialist educator skills that are applicable to a wide range of clinical and healthcare settings. Graduates have the advantage of a qualification in education in addition to their clinical discipline.

HPE is applicable to a range of healthcare settings. Graduates pursue careers in private and public hospitals; tertiary, rural and remote health services; and in community settings and clinics.

Graduates find work as educators in medicine, nursing, dentistry and all allied health professions. You could find employment as a lead clinical educator, supervisor or preceptor for health students in your discipline.

Handbook

Visit the JCU Course and Subject Handbook.

Fees and Scholarships

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD29,560.00

A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in this subject area can be used as a pathway into this course.

Explore JCU’s available Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas here or contact our friendly JCU Future Students Team to find out more.

Real Stories

• Student Merrilee Frankish, Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
  • I have learned about adult, interactive education and effective strategies for teaching on the ward when time is short. The lectures and assessment are authentic, promoting good work-based learning. The support from JCU staff is excellent.
• Alumni Dr Angie Nilsson, Master of Health Professional Education
  • Health Professional Education helps you not just to move into education, but makes you a better clinician. I can educate my patients better and talk to students and colleagues more effectively. The course has given me a passion for research I never thought I’d find.
• Lecturer Lisa Simmons, Senior Lecturer – Health Professional Education
  • The Health Professional Education programs at JCU focus specifically on teaching and learning in health contexts, offering strategies tailored for clinical settings that will support you to embrace your role as intentional educators.