311581 v.1 Master of Science (Diabetes)

Introduction

The Master of Science (Diabetes) provides the student with the opportunity to advance foundation knowledge and skills in diabetes self-management within the framework of chronic disease and the health impacts associated with the disease. In addition graduates will undertake research and /or advanced scholarly activity primarily in the diabetes field.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Graduate Certificate in Diabetes or industry equivalent. Additionally, students must have current health discipline-specific registration, where appropriate, to undertake any unit involving clinical practice.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three semesters (one year six months) full-time study or six semesters (three years) part-time study. Intake for the course is available twice a year.

Intermediate Awards 1

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 award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Diabetes; Graduate Diploma in Diabetes.

Course Organisation

This course provides the student with the opportunity to advance foundation knowledge and skills in diabetes selfmanagement within the framework of chronic disease and the health impacts associated with the disease. In addition graduates will undertake advanced scholarly activity primarily in the diabetes field.The course can be studied on-line or internally (face to face). Internal study will only be offered if enrolment numbers are sufficient. The Health Project Preparation 591 unit must be completed immediately prior to undertaking Health Project 691 and 692. Health Project 691 and 692 must be the final units studied.

Professional Recognition

This course is currently under review for accreditation for 2009 - 2012 by the Australia Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). Eligible health professionals will be able to use completion of this course as part evidence for credentialing.

Career Opportunities

Please note: no firm commitment to employment can be made as positions are subject to industry requirements. Generally graduates from this course may expect to advance career prospects in the field of chronic disease management.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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.