Master of Health Practice - Pacific Health

Summary

Learn the theory and research to equip you for community-based and practice-oriented careers in areas like Health Promotion, Addiction, Population Mental Health and Pacific Health.

Programme overview

Dependant on the specialization you choose, there are a variety of work opportunities in health services, government agencies, non-governmental organizations and community groups.

The Master of Health Practice specialisation in Pacific Health gives you not only advanced knowledge and skills in Pacific health issues, research and cultures, but also prepare you for both clinical and non-clinical careers in the health sector. Advanced knowledge and research skills gained by further study at masters level will give you the tools to help improve the health and well-being of all Pacific peoples.

Students taking Pacific Health courses will have the opportunity to gain these skills:

An orientation towards public and Pacific Health.

Clinical or non-clinical working experience in a Pacific specific health service.

The knowledge and ability to identify and discuss important issues and contributing factors to the health of Pacific peoples.

The motivation to participate in the development of appropriate health services for Pacific peoples.

The skills to conduct small research projects.

Our teaching staff in this programme are leaders in their field. You will hear first-hand about some of the innovative and cutting edge research they deliver.

Students who choose not to complete the requirements for the masters can exit the degree with either a postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.

Programme structure

The MHealthPrac is a 180-point masters, with a 120-point option for eligible applicants.

It can be completed in 1 year (120-points) or 1.5 years (180-points) of full-time study.

Pacific Health

The taught 180-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (120-135 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

The taught 120-point masters requires you to complete prescribed courses (60-75 points) and a dissertation (60 points) or research project (45 points)

Where could this programme take you?

Types of jobs for graduates vary according to the specialised area of practice. The specialisation in Addiction Studies can lead to service leadership roles in justice and correctional services and community and workplace services. Health Promotion can lead to roles engaged in developing local and national health policy. Pacific Health could lead to key roles in Pacific community organisations. Population Mental Health can lead to jobs in the design and implementation of innovative community and public health intervention for mental health concerns.

Jobs related to this programme

• Community development project lead
• Health policy developer
• Health practitioner
• Health promotion practitioner

Further study options

• Doctor of Philosophy