Master of Health Professions Education (thesis and coursework) (90670)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course is designed to suit a range of health professionals who seek to develop their knowledge and skills in health professions education.
In addition, students are able to pursue in depth a particular area of research interest.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all units (18 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS, S1 | IMED5801 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | seminars for two hour a week and online activities | |
| NS, S1 | IMED5802 | Principles of Assessment and Evaluation | Prerequisites: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning (may be taken concurrently as a corequisite) | Face-to face Lectures 2hrs/ week, OR Multimode |
| S1, S2 | IMED5803 | Introduction to Research in Health Professions Education | Co-requisites: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning | Semester 1 Multi-mode (combination of face to face & online delivery) - 1 x 2 hr workshop/tutorial/week Semester 2 Online only |
Take unit(s) to a value 6 points from Group A or Group B:
Group A
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS, S1 | IMED5804 | Clinical Teaching and Supervision | Three x 8 hour workshops when unit available face to face or complete the unit online | |
| S1, S2 | IMED5805 | Innovation and Contemporary Issues in Health Professions Education | Prerequisites: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning (may be taken concurrently as a corequisite) | This class is conducted entirely online |
| S1 | IMED5806 | Simulation and Interprofessional Learning in Health Professions Education | Co-requisites: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning | Offered either via online mode or via Multimode (Face to Face & Online) – Compulsory two day face to face workshop, optional three x 1.5 hour webinars throughout the semester |
| N/A | IMED5810 | Program Evaluation | Prerequisites: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning (may be taken concurrently as a corequisite) | |
| S2 | IMED5811 | Professional Portfolio | Co-requisites: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning | This class is conducted entirely online |
| S2 | IMED5831 | Advanced Simulation in Health Professional Education | Prerequisites: IMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning | Multimode (Face to Face & Online) – Compulsory two day face to face workshop, optional three x 1.5 hour webinars throughout the semester |
| N/A | IMED5832 | Interprofessional Education | 2 full-day workshops followed by 10 hours divided between on-campus and off-campus activities throughout the semester |
Group B
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | EDUC5608 | Integrating Pedagogy and Technology | lectures: 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks—face-to-face (50 per cent) and online (50 per cent) | |
| S1 | EDUC5610 | Human Resource Development in Education | lectures/seminars: 2 hours per week (for 12 weeks) | |
| NS | EDUC5612 | Leadership for Learning | seminars: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks; offshore as required | |
| N/A | EDUC5633 | Quantitative Inquiry | 25 hours | |
| N/A | EDUC5634 | Qualitative Inquiry | 25 hours | |
| NS | EDUC5678 | Improving Learning and Teaching in the Curriculum | lectures: 2.5 hours per week (for 10 weeks); offshore as required | |
| NS | PUBH5763 | Leadership and Management of Health Services | One week full time, plus pre-intensive week online activities. | |
| S1, S2 | PUBH5805 | Qualitative Research Methods in Health | lectures/tutorials: 3 hours per week |
Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:
Group C
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | IMED5816 | Thesis Research (full-time) (48 points) | ||
| S1, S2 | IMED5818 | Thesis Research (part-time) (48 points) |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
or
(b) (i)a bachelor's degree in a health, biomedical, or biological sciences related discipline from this University or another recognised institution; and
(ii) in the case of graduates from a three-year undergraduate degree course, at least one year of professional experience;
or
(c) completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional/Professions Education or the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional/Professions Education from this University with the equivalent of at least 70 per cent in all core units
Institution
