Master of Health Science
Why study the Master of Health Science at UNE?
This course provides existing health care professionals with a knowledge of the properties, desired effects and safety issues of the Western herbal medicines commonly prescribed and dispensed by health care professionals. The options for treatment relevant to a wide range of common conditions encountered by health care professionals and the selection of appropriate and individual treatments, including recommendations on dosage, are examined.
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1.5 Years Full-time
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| Official Abbreviation | MHSc |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 72 |
| How to apply | All students apply directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall either: (a) hold a degree of a University in a health-related field approved by the faculty; or (b) hold a degree of a University and have demonstrated professional experience in a health-related field approved by the faculty; (c) hold a Graduate Diploma relevant to the award from a tertiary institution, with a grade point average of Credit or above and have demonstrated professional experience in a health-related field approved by the faculty; or (d) hold the Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine) from UNE with a grade points average of Credit or above. In addition, Master of Health Science candidates will be required to have a professionally recognised health qualification and full current practitioner membership of an appropriate professional association approved by the faculty. |
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peony red (BCC 37) |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall either:
(a) hold a degree of a University in a health-related field approved by the school*; or
(b) hold a degree of a University and have demonstrated professional experience in a health-related field approved by the school*; or
(c) hold a Graduate Diploma relevant to the award from a tertiary institution, with a grade point average of Credit or above and have demonstrated professional experience in a health-related field approved by the school*; or
(d) hold the Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine) from the University of New England, with a grade point average of Credit or above*.
*: In addition, Master of Health Science (Herbal Medicine) candidates will be required to have a professionally recognised health qualification and full current practitioner membership of an appropriate professional association approved by the school.
2. Course Requirement
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a), (b) or (c) and who wish to specialise in Herbal Medicine shall pass 72 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) six credit points from Group 2;
(iii) six credit points from Group 3; and
(iv) six credit points from Group 4;
2.2. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(d) shall specialise in Herbal Medicine and shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) six credit points from Group 2;
(ii) six credit points from Group 3;
(iii) six credit points from Group 4; and
(iv) the unit from Group 5.
3. Period of Candidature
3.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 40.1.(a), (b) or (c), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
3.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 40.1.(d) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
EHPS 590; HS 413, 417, 424, 429, 432, 437, 541, 546
Group 2
HSHM 406, 501; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 3
HHSC 498; HS 554; or any other unit approved by the school
Group 4
HHSC 584, 598; HS 403, 422; HSGR 426, 427; HSHM 402, 501; HSNS 433; PDAB 306; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 5
EHPS 590.
Course Structure – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a), (b) or (c)
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Elective Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Course Structure – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(d)
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Elective Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |