Master of Lifestyle Medicine
Avondale University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02731D
The Master of Lifestyle Medicine is designed to meet the shifting demands in health care towards lifestyle-based therapies. Evidence demonstrates that a healthy lifestyle is effective for preventing, managing and, in some instances, even reversing chronic health conditions. The course examines the processes used in implementing Lifestyle Medicine and evaluates the evidence concerning key Lifestyle Medicine domains - nutrition, physical activity, substance use management, sleep and stress management, social connection, and environmental influences. The Master of Lifestyle Medicine is for existing health professionals who are passionate about utilising lifestyle-based therapies. The course provides an advanced understanding of Lifestyle Medicine domains, awareness of implementation processes, and engagement in a practical research project.
Structure
The Master of Lifestyle Medicine consists of nine units and the year-long Research Project and requires 72 credit points for completion. Every unit has a 6 credit point value unless otherwise stated.
Standard entry requirements
- GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA.
- To qualify for admission, you must have completed: An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited university or higher education provider.
- An overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 or higher.
- SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA.
- The following are the specific criteria for admission: Your bachelors degree must be in a cognate discipline listed under the 06 Health broad Field of Education, as determined by the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED).
- If your degree is not in a 06 Health broad Field of Education, we may consider you for admission. However, you must have completed a minimum of six units (36 credit points) in a health-related area (e.g., a health and physical education major).
- The School of Nursing and Health considers applications on a case-by-case basis.
- INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The Master of Lifestyle Medicine is available to domestic students and international students studying outside of Australia. The course is unavailable to international students in Australia on a student visa.
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants who completed their bachelors degree (or overseas equivalent) in a language other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-band below 6.0.
