Master of Health Science
Why study the Master of Health Science?
The Master of Health Science is for professionals working in area health services, hospitals, aged care sector and community organisations. It enables you to effectively assess and respond to emerging health planning and management issues of critical importance in Australia.
This dynamic health science degree has been developed in close consultation with industry and government. With both the Graduate Diploma in Health Science and the Graduate Certificate in Health Science, the Master of Health Science allows you to explore specialisations to satisfy your interest and career aspirations.
The specialisations available include:
- Health Services Management
- Aged Care Management
- Health Planning
- International Health
- Health Promotion
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
- Research Studies
- A generic option is also available.
As well a wide variety of specialty options, UWS also provides flexible delivery with blended learning and distance units, taught by experts in the field and with flexible entry and exit points.
| Local | International | |
| Delivery Mode | On campus | On campus |
| Location | Parramatta campus or Distance. Note: Distance is available for the Aged Care Management, Health Services Management and Health Planning specialisations only. | Parramatta campus |
| Duration | 1 Year Full Time/2 Years Part Time | 1 Year Full Time |
| Intake Information | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) |
| Course Code | On Campus: Off Campus (Distance): | 4651.3 [CRICOS Code 064020M] |
| Fee Information | Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) | International Course Fees (opens in a new window) |
Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.
Career Opportunities
As a Master of Health Science graduate you are equipped to pursue careers in areas as diverse as health services management, aged care management, health planning, international health, health promotion, occupational health and safety, occupational and environmental hygiene and research studies.
How to Apply
All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.
All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.
If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).
