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Master of Primary Health Care
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This program aims to provide the opportunity for health, and other professionals with primary health care responsibilities to gain knowledge and understanding of primary health care that will enable leadership in this field. It provides a focus on the knowledge and behaviour required to be a primary health care provider in a changing community environment. Opportunities will be provided for students to undertake in-depth study into aspects of primary health care that are relevant to their specific areas of work/practice.
Structure
120 credit points
Subjects
- Primary health care and its applications
- health promotion
- leadership and change
- cultural and social diversity in health care
- mental health for communities
- health and socio-political issues in aged care
- leadership and change.
Standard entry requirements
Undergraduate degree in health-related sciences (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, pathology, optometry, nutrition, human science, naturopathy, complementary medicine, nursing, psychology, health science, sports science or physiotherapy.
Further information
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
