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<p>This flexible study option aims to develop critical thinking and research skills that are highly sought after in a competitive employment environment. Engage with contemporary global debates and developments pursuing an area of interest and further advance your theoretical knowledge and research skills supporting the discovery and translation of evidence into practice. Coursework elements will provide you with a solid foundation in research methods and the critical appraisal of literature to inform the application of a research project.This program is only offered part-time (duration is 4 years).</p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
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Overview
Course overview
<p>This flexible study option aims to develop critical thinking and research skills that are highly sought after in a competitive employment environment. Engage with contemporary global debates and developments pursuing an area of interest and further advance your theoretical knowledge and research skills supporting the discovery and translation of evidence into practice. Coursework elements will provide you with a solid foundation in research methods and the critical appraisal of literature to inform the application of a research project.This program is only offered part-time (duration is 4 years).</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
240
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
2 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Online</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Master of Health Program Coordinator; Michael Barbagallo</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Health</li></ul>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Health</li></ul><ul></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no band less than 6.5, or equivalent.
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 240 credit points comprising:
75
credit points from
Core Units
, and
45
credit points from
Electives
, and
120
credit points for
Research Thesis Units
Core Units
Complete exactly 75 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
HEALT5000
Applied Health Research and Evidence Based Practice
15
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
30
HEALT6002
Inquiry and Analysis of Literature
30
Electives
Complete exactly 45 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
HEALM6302
Family and Community Studies
15
HEALM6306
Infant and Child Nutrition
15
HEALN6101
Introduction to the Well Neonate
15
HEALN6103
Complex Neonatal Care
30
HEALN6106
Advanced Human Lactation
15
HEALN6108
Supportive Neonatal Care
30
HEALP6201
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health 1
15
HEALP6202
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health 2
15
HEALP6203
Advance Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
30
HEALT7007
The Impact of Alcohol and Other Drugs on Mental Health
30
HEMTL6004
Advanced Therapeutic Skills
30
HEMTL6005
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Health Professionals
30
HEALM5001
Foundations in Child and Family Health
30
HEALM5002
Advanced Clinical Practice in Child and Family Health
30
HEAAN6602
Advanced Pathophysiology for Acute Care Nursing
15
HEAAN6603
Advanced Health Assessment for Acute Care Nursing
15
HEAAN6604
Specialty Emergency Nursing Practice
30
HEAAN6605
Specialty Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice
30
HEAAN6606
Specialty Critical Care Nursing Practice
30
HEALA6400
Pathology and Pharmacology in the Older Adult
30
HEALA6401
Comprehensive Assessment of the Older Adult
30
HEALA6402
Management and Leadership in Aged Care
30
HEALA6403
Supportive and Palliative Care of the Older Person
15
HEALA6404
Mental Health in the Older Person
15
HEMTL5000
Therapeutics and Mental Health Systems
30
HEMTL5001
Mental Health Nursing Practice
30
Research Thesis Units
Complete 120 credit points comprising:
120
credit points from
Research Thesis Units
Research Thesis Units
Complete exactly 120 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
HEALT7000
Qualitative Health Research
30
HEALT7001
Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research in Health
30
HEALT7002
Research Thesis A
30
HEALT7003
Research Thesis B
30
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
Course structures give you the recommended sequence of units and guide your progression through a course. It's your responsibility to meet the course rules and confirm unit availability each year. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Learn more about course structures and enrolment.</a>
Part Time Study Plan - start of year entry
Year 1
Semester 1
Electives
30
Semester 2
HEALT5000
Applied Health Research and Evidence Based Practice
Core Units
15
Electives
15
Year 2
Semester 1
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
Core Units
30
Semester 2
HEALT6002
Inquiry and Analysis of Literature
Core Units
30
Year 3
Semester 1
HEALT7000
Qualitative Health Research
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Semester 2
HEALT7001
Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research in Health
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Year 4
Semester 1
HEALT7002
Research Thesis A
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Semester 2
HEALT7003
Research Thesis B
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Part Time Study Plan - Mid-year entry
Year 1
Semester 2
HEALT5000
Applied Health Research and Evidence Based Practice
Core Units
15
Electives
15
Semester 1
Electives
30
Year 2
Semester 2
HEALT6002
Inquiry and Analysis of Literature
Core Units
30
Semester 1
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
Core Units
30
Year 3
Semester 2
HEALT7001
Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research in Health
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Semester 1
HEALT7000
Qualitative Health Research
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Year 4
Semester 2
HEALT7003
Research Thesis B
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Semester 1
HEALT7002
Research Thesis A
Research Thesis Units - Research Thesis Units
30
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Demonstrate an advanced level of awareness and understanding of the global health issues and areas for potential research at individual, group and community levels locally and internationally. </p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Demonstrate an advanced level of awareness, knowledge and application of critical thinking, critical analysis, critical writing skills and reflective practice. </p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Develop advanced skills in self-motivation, life-long learning and research capabilities for independent inquiry and evidence based practice in health contexts. </p>
<p>4</p>
<p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Apply and evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills of health research and </span>demonstrate an advanced capacity for self-reflective practice in the development of self and others.</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Credit pathways
Credit pathways
<p>The courses listed below offer approved credit pathways into this course, provided you meet the additional admission requirements.</p>
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Course code and title
Institute / school
Credit points
<p><a target="_blank" href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/Program?p5_code=HN4">HN4 - Graduate Certificate in Health</a></p>
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
60 credit points
<p><a target="_blank" href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/Program?p5_code=HM4">HM4 - Graduate Diploma of Health</a></p>
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
120 credit points
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
240
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
2 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Online</p>
Course coordinator:
<p>Master of Health Program Coordinator; Michael Barbagallo</p>
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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