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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-time
Up to 2 years Part-time
1.5 Years Full-time
Up to 5 years Part-time

FEES

Full Fee
International

2013 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus

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Domestic Students

All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).

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CRICOS Code:
Official Abbreviation MHSc
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 0.5 Years Full-time
  • Up to 2 years Part-time
  • 1.5 Years Full-time
  • Up to 5 years Part-time
Fees Full Fee / International
Total Credit Points 72
How to apply

All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).

For more information, click here

International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. 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 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.
Academic Colours

Peony Red (BCC 37)
Further Information

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These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Master of Health Science in 2013.

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.

Period of Candidature

For candidates admitted under Rule (a), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.

For candidates admitted under Rule (b), 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

1. (a) To qualify for the award, a candidate admitted under Rule (a) must pass units to the value of 72 credit points as specified in Rules 1.(b).
(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. (a) To qualify for the award, a candidate admitted under Rule (b) must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.(b).
(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.

Group 1
HS 413, 417, 424, 429, 432, 437, 541, 546
Group 2
EHPS590
Group 3
HHSC 403, 498, 583, 584; HS 422, 554A, 558A; HSCS 313, 474; HSHM 501, 505

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

For candidates admitted under Rule (a)

Course Structure Credit Points
Core Units 54 cps
Listed Units 18 cps
Total 72 cps

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For candidates admitted under Rule (b)

Course Structure Credit Points
Block Advanced Standing 48 cps
Core Units 6 cps
Listed Units 18 cps
Total 72 cps

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Health Science.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.

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