Master of Primary Health Care

Course 546-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

School of Medicine

Telephone: 61 3 8344 5998

Email: medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:	This course aims to provide a vehicle for research study into non-clinical as well as clinical areas of primary health care by both doctors and non-doctors.
Objectives:	Through this course, students develop: an awareness of primary care epistemology and the paradigms that underpin the field, from behavioural science through to clinical science; competency in the conduct of research methodologies in the primary health care setting. In addition, students acquire an understanding of: the political stimuli driving change in primary health care; patient perspectives and participation in health care; organisational structures in primary care as they pertain to the chosen topic; the theoretical basis of the integration of care; the influence of IT upon primary health care delivery.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Students undertake a major research project on a primary health care topic of their choice. They will be expected to complete a research thesis of approximately 30,000 words under staff supervision.
Subject Options:	Candidates are enrolled in a year-long research subject for the duration of the degree.
Entry Requirements:	Honours degree in a relevant field; or Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care or relevant field; or A degree in a relevant field. plus At least two years' documented relevant professional or work experience.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Links to further information:	546-AAMaster of Primary Health CareMaster of Primary Health Care2008PYThis course aims to provide a vehicle for research study into non-clinical as well as clinical areas of primary health care by both doctors and non-doctors. Through this course, students develop: an awareness of primary care epistemology and the paradigms that underpin the field, from behavioural science through to clinical science; competency in the conduct of research methodologies in the primary health care setting. In addition, students acquire an understanding of: the political stimuli driving change in primary health care; patient perspectives and participation in health care; organisational structures in primary care as they pertain to the chosen topic; the theoretical basis of the integration of care; the influence of IT upon primary health care delivery. Students undertake a major research project on a primary health care topic of their choice. They will be expected to complete a research thesis of approximately 30,000 words under staff supervision. Candidates are enrolled in a year-long research subject for the duration of the degree. One year full-time, or two years part-time.Please refer to the Faculty's scholarships page: http://www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/courses/scholarships/postgrad.html or the University's Scholarships Office website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/ Honours degree in a relevant field; or Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care or relevant field; or A degree in a relevant field. plus At least two years' documented relevant professional or work experience. School of Medicine Telephone: 61 3 8344 5998 Email: medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au Medicine, Dentist. & Hlth SciGeneral Practice046262JPostgraduate CoursesThere are several research themes within the department and prospective students are recommended to contact the Director of Postgraduate Programs, Dr Kelsey Hegarty k.hegarty@unimelb.edu.au, to discuss their Masters proposal in more detail. months546-AA
Notes:	There are several research themes within the department and prospective students are recommended to contact the Director of Postgraduate Programs, Dr Kelsey Hegarty k.hegarty@unimelb.edu.au, to discuss their Masters proposal in more detail.

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