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Master of Health Professional Education

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.

Build strong networks

Connect with industry professionals

Learn from experts

Small supportive classes

Enhance your expertise

Build the skills to progress your career

Location

Available to off-shore students only

Commencing

  • Online: February, July

Fees

$39,280.00+

+estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load


Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

Duration

3 years part-time

Entry Requirements

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

English language requirements

Band 3a

If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

Course Code

107004

Course detail

Real stories

  • Merrilee Frankish  Student of Health Professional Education

    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.

  • Dr Angie Nilsson  Graduate, Health Professional Education

    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.

  • Course Coordinator, Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education

    Lecturer

    Associate Professor Louise Young

    Course Coordinator, Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education

    The suite of Health Professional Education (HPE) subjects are presented at different levels, for a variety of clinical teaching contexts and for all health professionals. Online learning makes this a highly accessible and flexible way to gain postgraduate qualifications.