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The Master of Information & Communication Technology Advanced is aimed primarily at graduates working in the ICT industry who will benefit from an in-depth study of the organisational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical issues that arise in the implementation and application of IT, and how to effectively manage these issues.The Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced has advanced professional level accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.

Health services in Australia, as in most countries, are experiencing a surge of interest and investment in e-health. The Master of Health Informatics is designed for both IT professionals as well as applicants with a health qualification. This degree produces graduates who are ICT professionals, especially for those entering with a health qualification, and to provide those with an IT background with specific knowledge of health informatics.Graduates will be equipped to:The Master of Health Informatics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional Level".

The Master of Financial Mathematics provides a range of analytic, modelling, statistical and computational skills that can be applied directly to business and industry. Training is also provided in the high demand area of quantitative financial analysis, exposing students to the way in which the discipline is used in this field.Students will attain the practical skills needed to be leaders and researchers in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the models used by the financial sector to structure transactions, manage risk and construct investment strategies.

The Master of Maritime Policy is designed to meet the early or mid-career education requirements of maritime professionals working in a policy or operational context, or those who intend to pursue a career in a maritime or related field.Maritime Policy deals with policy, law and security issues related to the world’s oceans. It addresses these issues in the contexts of the importance of the sea for trade, as a source of both living and non-living marine resources, as an important natural environment, and as both a source of international political tensions and cooperation.This degree provides a broad understanding of the law of the sea, ocean governance and maritime security. You will gain knowledge of areas such as maritime enforcement, maritime security threats and solutions, marine environmental law, regulation of shipping and marine resources management.You will learn to analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy, and devise solutions to gaps in legal and policy frameworks.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 9 Masters by Coursework degree. It is designed to qualify candidates for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and prepare them for a registrar program leading to practice endorsement as a clinical psychologist. Applicants will already have completed a four year APAC accredited AQF Level 8 sequence in Psychology or an international equivalent.This course provides two years of full-time education in the professional practice of psychology with expertise in clinical research. The coursework aims to develop the knowledge and skills required for clinical practice in the field of mental health with individuals, families and groups within a scientist-practitioner framework, building on the existing knowledge and skills base acquired as part of the undergraduate course. Case studies, role plays and reflective assessment tasks scaffold the development of skills in a safe environment. Seminar presentations offer a chance to test your growing clinical expertise with peers and expose you to alternative cases and methods of practice. Students are required to demonstrate at least a Credit pass in the theory components of the course.Supervised clinical placements to a minimum of 1000 hours run alongside this course work, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in real world cases. Capstone research subjects and external practicum learning outcomes of the course are assured to a professionally acceptable level which meets the core professional attributes and capabilities as outlined in the APAC accreditation standards. In addition, students are required to complete a significant research paper to a publishable standard, based on a clinical research project conducted under supervision by University staff. Students are provided formative assessments that lead them through the processes of conducting ethical and scientific research with appropriate analytical frameworks and statistical tools. They must complete reflective exercises, provide reports, develop a research proposal and literature review prior to completion of a thesis.The program is taught via a combination of lectures, e-learning, face-to-face discussions and skills training workshops, research supervision, and supervised clinical placements.

The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) involves the core concepts of mental health including recent developments and understanding the concepts and perspectives associated with Mental Health Nursing.The program involves a range of subjects in the areas of mental health care and mental health nursing including psychoactive substance use and health management.

The Master of Public Health is a flexible degree designed to give students a broad introduction to public health. Our postgraduate courses develop leadership and advanced skills in public health practice which are required: to influence health and social policies; to develop innovative public health initiatives and enterprises, and; for key positions in public health and community-based organisations.The program is structured in a manner that responds to the constantly changing health and social issues both at local and international levels. The degree is composed of eight core public health subjects; plus four subjects from a selected specialisation.Students can choose to exit the Master of Public Health early with either a Graduate Certificate in Public Health or a Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion.

The Master of Health Leadership and Management (MHLM) is designed for practising health professionals seeking to develop their leadership and management skills. This flexible program allows students to build upon their existing competencies and tailor a Master's program to suit their professional development requirements.

The primary aim of the Master of Nutrition & Dietetics is to prepare graduates to be professional dietitian-nutritionists, eligible for membership of the Dietitians' Association of Australia and the credential of Accredited Practising Dietitian. The course is designed to meet the core fields of competency as defined by the profession, across a range of practice areas including clinical dietetics, community and public health nutrition and food service systems management.This program comprises coursework, a research project and professional placements, which develop the knowledge and skills required when working in community settings, public health, hospitals and other care facilities.The Master of Nutrition & Dietetics has been approved as an eligible Masters program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility, contact Centrelink on 132 490.

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology aims to produce professional Exercise Physiologists who can utilise exercise to prevent and rehabilitate those with chronic disease and injury in the broader community.As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist you can register as an Allied Health Professional with Medicare, WorkCover NSW, private health insurers and potentially interstate organisations.Many graduates work within private exercise physiology clinics across a broad range of rehabilitation areas, including (but not limited to) cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, falls prevention, chronic and complex disease management, return-to-work programs and clinical technologist jobs.A Supplementary Assessment Form must accompany applications for entry into this course. As there are only a limited number of places available in this program, entry is competitive.The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility contact Centrelink on 132 490.