Master of Clinical Leadership (Advanced)
Why study the Master of Clinical Leadership (Advanced) at UNE?
The Master of Clinical Leadership (Advanced) allows graduates who achieve at least a Credit average in the Master of Clinical Leadership to study at an advanced level. This course builds on the knowledge gained in the Master of Clinical Leadership and provides students with a pathway to doctoral level studies. Graduates of this course will have advanced knowledge of health leadership roles at a postgraduate level. This flexible distance education program, once successfully completed, allows graduates to enrol in doctoral level studies at UNE.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course will be prepared to assume advanced leadership roles across a range of healthcare disciplines, roles and contexts. This course is designed to reflect a range of heath reform agendas to build leadership capacity in clinical environments and prepare students for higher degree research studies.
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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2012.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | MClinLeadAdv |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencing | Not offered in 2012 |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) have successfully completed the Master of Clinical Leadership with at least a credit average; and (b) International students must meet the University's English Language requirements. |
| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) have successfully completed the Master of Clinical Leadership with at least a Credit average; and
(c) international students must meet the University's English language requirements.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, a candidate admitted must pass units to the value of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Clinical Leadership (Advanced).
Dissertation
1. A candidate who completes the course requirements shall submit a dissertation embodying an original investigation of a topic within their chosen specialisation.
2. Depending on the topic under investigation, the approval of the relevant Ethics Committee must be sought if required.
3. The School, on advice of the course coordinator, shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University and on the UNE register of supervisors. The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature.
4. Except with the permission of the School, on the recommendation of the supervisor, the dissertation shall not exceed 15,000 words of text, excluding appendices.
5. Candidates shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation in one or more consecutive teaching periods.
Submission of Dissertation
1. Electronic submission of the dissertation is highly recommended. Alternatively two soft bound and one unbound copy of the dissertation together with a certificate from the supervisor certifying that the dissertation is in a form suitable for examination can be submitted to the School following liaison with the course coordinator.
2. At least one month prior to the date of submission candidates shall inform the School of Health of their intention to submit a dissertation.
3. The Head of School Course Advisory Committee (HOSCAC) shall, on the recommendation of the course coordinator, appoint two examiners. Normally, at least one examiner shall be external to the University.
4. Each examiner shall be informed of the name of the other examiner. The examiners may consult. They shall inform the Head of School Course Advisory Committee if, before submitting their reports, they have consulted.
Examination of Dissertation
1. (a) Normally within one month of receipt of the dissertation the examiners shall decide whether to recommend that the dissertation be given the grade of Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction, or that it be revised for re-examination.
(b) In cases where a candidate has been required to revise the dissertation for re-examination, the dissertation shall be given the grade of Pass or Fail.
(c) The examiners may consult with the supervisor prior to preparing their reports.
(d) The examiners shall submit to the Head of School Course Advisory Committee their report(s) on the dissertation, along with their recommendation(s) on the grade.
2. (a) In the event of a disagreement between the examiners, they may be asked to consult and report to the Head of School Course Advisory Committee.
(b) If the examiners are unable to reach an agreement, the Head of School Course Advisory Committee shall refer their reports to a sub-committee appointed by the Chair for a recommendation.
3. (a) After considering the examiner's recommendation(s) and report(s), any comments from the supervisor and any recommendations from the appointed sub-committee, the Head of School Course Advisory Committee may:
(i) recommend that the dissertation be awarded the grade of Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction;
(ii) allow the candidate to revise the dissertation for re-examination;
(iii) appoint an additional examiner or examiners.
(b) The candidate, the supervisor and examiners shall be informed of the decision and the candidate shall be provided with a copy of the examiners report(s).
4. After the Head of School Course Advisory Committee has awarded the grade of Pass or higher, the course coordinator shall be contacted for advice on archival processes for the completed dissertation.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.