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Master of Paramedical Science by Research

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code J35

This research course extends the practitioner's knowledge relevant to paramedicine and healthcare, in order to develop leadership roles within the profession and open up new areas for professional development. The course also prepares graduates for further study at a doctoral level.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All students are required to a have Bachelor degree in Paramedical Science or a relevant science area.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
RES5115Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20
MMP6100Evidence-Based Practice20
HBP5115Thesis Preparation 120
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HST5120Epidemiology20
HBP5113Masters Thesis 120
HBP5114Masters Thesis 220
Year 2
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
HBP6200Master of Science Thesis

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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