Postgraduate coursework program
Health Sciences (Pre-Hospital and Emergency Care)
Master of Health Sciences
(Pre-Hospital and Emergency Care) (72 units)
Fast facts
- Study load: 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time.
- Fee: Full fee-paying
- Mode: External only
- Mid-year intake normally offered
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Code: 2CM045
This course provides opportunities for health professionals from a range of disciplines, including medical practitioners, registered nurses and paramedics, to acquire the knowledge and skills to undertake independent study in the area of pre-hospital and emergency care.
It specifically aims to enable the student to:
- develop an understanding of the relevance of research in advancing knowledge and the ability to critically assess research and how research findings can be incorporated into practice;
- acquire research skills, including knowledge of statistics, when qualitative research is appropriate and when quantitative methods should be applied, and the ethics of research; and
- successfully plan and undertake a research project, which will be presented in a final seminar and thesis.
The coursework component includes core topics and electives chosen from a range of areas including health, science, management or law. The core topics deal with current issues and advanced concepts in emergency and pre-hospital care and the development of advanced research skills.
The full program of study is set out in the course rule and topic descriptions for this degree.
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in a health related discipline, with a credit or better grade point average, and have completed not less than one year's postgraduate work experience in a relevant health area.
How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:
- Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
- Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
- Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.
You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.
If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received.
Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart.
Course fees
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.
Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 25th July, 2008.
Further information
Michael McKay, Faculty of Health Sciences
Tel: (08) 8201 3913. Fax: (08) 8201 3905
Email: michael.mckay@flinders.edu.au
Professor Carol Grbich, Faculty of Health Sciences
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3271 Fax: (08) 8201 3646
Email: carol.grbich@flinders.edu.au
General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
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