Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (Online)

About the course

This online course explores teaching and learning, assessment, research methods in health professions education.

Course details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: Online
• Starting dates: Semester 1
• Weekly contact time: The estimated time commitment is 4 to 6 hours per unit per week, which includes contact hours and personal study, with additional hours required to complete assessments.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 91390
• CRICOS code: This course is not available to international student visa holders
• Full time/part time duration: 1 year
• Degrees course is available in: Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Core

• Take all units (18 points):
  • IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning (6)
  • IMED5802 Principles of Assessment and Evaluation (6)
  • IMED5803 Introduction to Research in Health Professions Education (6)

Option - Group A

• Take unit(s) according to sequence notes:
  • IMED5804 Clinical Teaching and Supervision (6)
  • IMED5805 Innovation and Contemporary Issues in Health Professions Education (6)
  • IMED5806 Simulation and Interprofessional Learning in Health Professions Education (6)
  • IMED5810 Program Evaluation (6)
  • IMED5811 Professional Portfolio (6)
  • IMED5813 Health Humanities: Education and Research (6)
  • IMED5831 Advanced Simulation in Health Professional Education (6)
  • IMED5832 Interprofessional Education (6)

Option - Group B

• Take unit(s) according to sequence notes:
  • EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology (6)
  • MGMT5508 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (6)
  • PUBH5705 Health Program Evaluation (6)
  • PUBH5763 Health Leadership and Management (6)
  • PUBH5801 Economic Evaluation of Health Care (6)
  • PUBH5805 Qualitative Research Methods in Health (6)

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a relevant bachelor's degree1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or (b) a level and duration of health-related education and professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course; or (c) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at UWA.

1 A relevant bachelor's degree includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Careers and further study

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme have forged exciting careers as:

• Health Professions Educator
• Staff Development Educator
• Medical Educator
• Clinical Educator

Career Pathways

This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.

Further Study

Master of Health Professional Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Study options

UWA offers a range of degrees in Health Professions Education including:

• Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education - 0.5 years
• Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education - 1 year
• Master of Health Professions Education (coursework and dissertation) - 1.5 years
• Master of Health Professions Education (Thesis and Coursework) - 2 years

We also have a selection of new online only course available to international students:

• Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (Online) - 0.5 years
• Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (Online) - 1 year
• Master of Health Professions Education (Online) (coursework and dissertation) - 1.5 years

What you will learn

You'll learn to:

• Apply educational principles and theories to facilitate teaching and learning in health related contexts
• Design and critique assessment tools used in the education of health professionals
• Apply the principles of research design, including the ability to critique relevant health professions-related educational literature
• Develop knowledge and skills in particular areas of interest in health professions-related education through the available elective units

Flexible Study

The Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education (Online) is designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our online delivery mode gives you the opportunity to study full time or part time balancing with your other work and life commitments.