312740 v.1 Master of Science (Clinical Leadership)
MSc(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Course Overview
Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
The Master of Science (Clinical Leadership) enhances professional career development, preparing health professionals for clinical leadership in a health care setting. Clinical theory and research, as well as professional role development, are an integral part of the course, which is focused on the development of the multiple roles of clinical leaders and prepares them for managerial and leadership roles within health care teams, units and organisations. The Master of Science (Clinical Leadership) is offered through the Curtin Singapore campus. Fundamental to this course is the development of leadership, critical thinking and clinical decision making capacity, preparing health professionals for a leadership role at an executive level.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Specifically applicants are required to be currently registered with an appropriate overseas Registration Board for Allied Health Professionals, Nurses or Doctors, or be eligible for registration in their home country, with a recognised bachelor's degree or higher and with a minimum of one year post registration clinical experience.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Leadership; Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts in accordance with relevant practice codes, standards and legislation
2. apply critical thinking and reflective practice to clinical practice to generate innovative solutions
3. access, evaluate and synthesise information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients
4. communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, carers, families, communities and the interdisciplinary health care team
5. utilise technology safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients
6. participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical practice
7. relate policy, practices and standards to international trends
8. demonstrate cultural competence in the care of all clients, families and communities
9. demonstrate professional, legal and ethical accountability within the scope of practice for safe health care delivery
Duration and Availability
This master degree normally takes three trimesters full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 2A | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Trimester 1A | |||||
| 312115 | v.3 | Clinical Operational Management 562 | 3.6 | 25.0 | |
| 307053 | v.2 | Inquiry into Quality Health Care 532 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311225 | v.1 | Clinical Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312114 | v.2 | Clinical Management Science 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Trimester 2A | |||||
| 306933 | v.1 | Cross-Cultural Perspectives of Health Care Practice 561 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4712 | v.3 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Trimester 1A | |||||
| 310475 | v.1 | Health Project 691 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| 310476 | v.1 | Health Project 692 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Trimester 2A | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 4860 | v.6 | Introduction to Health Economics 584 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308409 | v.1 | Health Project Preparation 591 | 25.0 | ||
| 4688 | v.6 | Human Resource Management Overview 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313855 | v.1 | Introduction to Health Informatics 683 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312276 | v.1 | Human Factors and Patient Safety 591 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 1000, email futurestudents@health.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
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