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This course explores teaching and learning, assessment, research methods in health professions education.

Fundamental issues in health professional education are addressed by fostering interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration, while developing knowledge and skills as educators within their field.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.

You'll learn to:

Apply educational principles and theories to facilitate teaching and learning in health related contexts

Design and critique assessment tools used in the education of health professionals

Apply the principles of research design, including the ability to critique relevant health professions-related educational literature

Develop knowledge and skills in particular areas of interest in health professions-related education through the available elective units

3 reasons to study Health Professions Education

This course is now subsidised by the Australian Government as a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). Apply now to save on your course fees.

Our flexible delivery mode gives you the opportunity to study full time or part time through a combination of face-to-face teaching and online, additionally each year some units are also available as intensive short courses.

Multi-disciplinary, passionate teaching team with sustained teaching excellence recognised at various levels, including nationally.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme have forged exciting careers as:

Health Professions Educator

Staff Development Educator

Medical Educator

Clinical Educator

Career Pathways

This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.

Further Study

Master of Health Professional Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)