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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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-time1.5 Years Full-time
Up to 2 years Part-time
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Official Abbreviation | MHSc | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 72 |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | 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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| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidature shall either:
(a) hold a degree of a university in a health related area and have a professionally recognised health qualification and full current practitioner membership of an appropriate professional association approved by the faculty; or
(b) hold the Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine) from the University of New England.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award, a candidate 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) the unit in Group 2; and
(iii) three units from Group 3; or any other unit approved by the course coordinator.
2.2. (a) Students admitted under Rule 1.(b) shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 2; and
(ii) three units from Group 3; or any other unit approved by the course coordinator.
3. Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (b), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four 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.
Group 1
HS 413, 417, 424, 429, 432, 437, 541, 546
Group 2
EHPS 590
Group 3
HHSC 498, 583, 584; HS 403, 422, 554, 558; HSCS 413, 474, 475; HSHM 501, 505
Program of Study – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a)
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 54 cps |
| Elective Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Program of Study – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b)
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Elective Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |