GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Health Professional Practice (with specialisations)
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Health Professional Practice (with specialisations) is designed for people who want to take the next step in their health career through a postgraduate health degree that genuinely builds capability. It helps you develop advanced knowledge of modern health systems and the practical skills needed to thrive in a changing sector, exploring evidence based healthcare, digital transformation, public health and policy, clinical governance and ethics. With specialisations in health services management and digital health, you can tailor your learning to match your goals, whether pursuing advanced clinical practice, mental health practice, aged care leadership or specialised nursing pathways. The course includes two hands on internships.
Career opportunities: Prepares graduates to influence how health services are designed, delivered and improved, and to step into leadership, coordination and specialist positions across hospitals, primary care, community health, government and private organisations.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
- HML502Essential set > Core subjects: Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- HML508Innovation and Change Management
- HSC403Law and Ethics for Healthcare Practice
- HSC502Health Internship (Professional Portfolio)
- HSC503Health Internship (Professional Teamwork)
- IKC502Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
- NUR503Research in Health Practice
- HML509Essential set > Compulsory subject: Digital Health Management
- HSC504Equity, Culture, and Health Systems
- DH0001Essential set > Specialisations: Digital Health
- SE0001Health Service Management
- HML410Essential set > Restricted elective: Applied Health Management and Leadership
- HML501Managing Talent Productively in Health Services
- HML504Financial Management in Health Services
- HML509Digital Health Management
- HML510Digital Health Leadership
- HSC501Sustainable Health Systems and Global Health Policy
- HSC506Integrative Approaches to Global Public Health
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A bachelor degree or AQF equivalent Offerings: All
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