303600 v.2 Master of Clinical Science

Introduction

This professional masters program provides opportunities for health professionals from varied backgrounds to enhance professional career development through studies in one of five available clinical specialisations. Specialisations are offered in Disability, Mental Health, Gerontology, Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy. It produces graduates who are informed of current trends and are able to critically analyse and determine best practice in the relevant health service area through enhanced knowledge, skills and clinical research competencies. Flexible and accessible learning programs satisfy the diverse learning needs of students providing practitioners with basic foundations in a range of research methodologies in order to critique and use evidence to produce the best clinical outcomes.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

To study the Disability, Mental health, Gerontology or Hand and Upper Limb Major, applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy or a degree from a related health or social science discipline. To study the Occupational Therapy Major applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy, together with a minimum of one year's clinical experience.

Specific Requirements

Where the course requires clinical practice or entry into clinical areas applicants should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis, especially with extensive work experience and clinical specialisation or significant publication and research experience.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. All units are offered through distance education mode and available to local and international students. Some units are available on-shore.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

This course does not lead to a higher level by research degree. Students interested in research, should consult the Master of Science (Occupational Therapy) section of the handbook.

Availability

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.