MJRP-CLINL v.3 Clinical Leadership Major (MSc Health Practice)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Specifically, the Clinical Leadership major 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 major, 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. Fundamental to this major is the development of leadership, critical thinking and clinical decision making capacity, preparing health professionals for a leadership role at an executive level.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
Specifically, prospective students must have a bachelor degree in a relevant clinical based health or allied health field or in a related area; a minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience in a specialist area of practice with a current health professional registration/accreditation. This course is offered at the Bentley Campus for domestic and international students. The course is also offered at the Singapore Campus for Singaporean and Permanent Resident applicants, or foreigners holding relevant working visas.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Duration and Availability
This major is available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| NURS5005 | v.1 | Evidence Informed Clinical Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS5041 | v.1 | Leadership for the Clinical Context | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS5046 | v.1 | Clinical Safety and Quality | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| NURS6003 | v.1 | Clinical Management | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS5039 | v.1 | Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MEDS6013 | v.2 | Research and Evaluation in Health | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| NURS5029 | v.2 | Inquiry for Ethical and Legal Contexts in Health | 3.6 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| INDH5001 | v.2 | Indigenous and Global Health | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| PUBH6024 | v.1 | Project Proposal Development | 11.0 | 50.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| NURS5047 | v.1 | Clinical Health Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| HEAL6002 | v.2 | Health Research Professional Project | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
* Students studying at the Bentley Campus need to enroll in INDH5001. Students studying in Singapore need to enroll in NURS5029.
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
