Program Overview

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Master of Health Professions Education - Coursework and Dissertation

Course Description

This course fosters interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration and is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. Fundamental issues in health professional education are addressed and a range of options in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences and the School of Education are offered. Students can also pursue a particular area of research interest within health professional education. Due to the structure of the course, International Students can only commence in Semester 1, February, each year.

Careers and Further Study

Graduates of this programme have forged exciting careers as educators, researchers, practitioners and clinicians, and have worked across diverse fields and industries including higher education institutes, public regulatory bodies, and community and healthcare service organisations.

Career Opportunities

This degree is designed for professionals interested in further study who are seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee: $49,000.00 (2025)

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

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.

Admission Requirements

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

(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

or

(b)(i) a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical or biological sciences-related discipline, or an equivalent qualification; and

(ii) at least one year of relevant professional experience;

or

(c)(i) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education or Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education at UWA; and

(ii) the equivalent of a UWA mark of at least 65 per cent in all of the three core units.

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.

Course Details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus, 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: 90570
• CRICOS code: E
• Full time/part time duration: 1.5 years
• Degrees course is available in: Master of Health Professions Education - Coursework and Dissertation

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)
    • EDUC5610 Leading People, Culture and Change in Education (6)
    • EDUC5612 Educational Leadership in Challenging Times (6)
    • EDUC5633 Educational Research Analysis (6)
    • EDUC5678 Improving Learning and Teaching in the Curriculum (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)
• Option - Group C:
  • Take unit(s) according to sequence notes:
    • IMED5812 Dissertation (full-time) (24)
    • IMED5814 Dissertation (part-time) (24)

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

Flexible Study

The Master of Health Professions Education is designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible delivery mode gives you the opportunity to study full time or part time through a combination of face-to-face teaching and online, additionally each year some units are also available as intensive short courses.

Who Should Study This Course?

This course is suitable for health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professional education. Fundamental issues in health professional education are addressed by fostering interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration, while developing knowledge and skills as educators within their field.

What You'll Learn

You’ll be able to:

• Plan, design, implement, assess and evaluate an educational programme
• Develop a strategy for further learning as a health professions educator
• Develop your skills and practice as teachers

Scholarships

The following available scholarships relate to this course. Other scholarships to support your studies may be available through your workplace or college.

• Government of Western Australia Department of Health Scholarships
• Government of Western Australia Department of Health Scholarships: Allied Health
• The Western Australian Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust

3 Reasons to Study Health Professions Education

1. The Master of Health Professions Education is designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible delivery mode gives you the opportunity to study full time or part time through a combination of face-to-face teaching and online, additionally each year some units are also available as intensive short courses.
2. The School is supported by its world-class research programs and industry collaborations.
3. Multi-disciplinary, passionate teaching team with sustained teaching excellence recognised at various levels, including nationally.