Master of Health Management with Honours
Why study the Master of Health Management with Honours at UNE?
The Master of Health Management with Honours is a multi-disciplinary research degree for health professionals and others who are interested in researching the management of health services, health initiatives and health care planning. While the course is primarily intended for practising health professionals, it may also suit people who are interested more generally in health as an aspect of human life and the health care industry more widely.
Career Opportunities
Middle and senior management positions in health-related areas, researcher in health-related areas
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DURATION
1.5 Years Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s).This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Official Abbreviation | MHM(Hons) | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research | |||||||||
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||
| Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s).This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Candidates must: (a)(i) hold a Bachelor of Health Management at a grade point average of Credit or above; or (ii) hold a university degree and a Graduate Diploma in Health Management at a grade point average of Credit or above; and have five years' professional experience in the health services area approvded by the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty; and have adequate academic preparation to undertake a research thesis. |
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| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 2117 or email hdr@une.edu.au. |
1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) (i) hold a degree of Bachelor of Health Management at the grade point average of Credit or above, or
(ii) hold a degree of a university and a Graduate Diploma in Health Management at a grade point average of Credit or above; and
(b) have five years’ professional experience in the health services area approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty; and
(c) have adequate academic preparation to undertake a research thesis.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 72 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. and 6. and shall complete such clinical practice or other field experience as may be prescribed by the faculty.
2.2. The course shall comprise:
(a) the unit in Group 1; or
(b) all units in Group 2; and
(c) six credit points from Group 3; and
(d) at least one other six credit point unit at 400/500 level offered by the University and related to the candidate’s research topic.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
4. Candidate’s Report
Candidates shall complete a report on the progress of their candidature. Such reports shall be made at a time and in a form determined by the Higher Degrees Research Committee.
5. Progress and Conduct
Failure to obtain a result of Credit or better in each course work unit shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress under Rule 2.13.2.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
HS 699:72.
Group 2
EDUC 591/HS 591/PDAL 591; EHPS 590; HS 699:48.