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Bridget Numarce, Master of Clinical Rehabilitation

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A life-changing career.

With a global reputation for producing career-ready graduates, Flinders’ powerful alliance of health, medicine and care is helping create a diverse and passionate team of future health leaders – united with a singular purpose: to not only be exceptional, but to do exceptional things.

Our postgraduate speciality courses are designed for health professionals and those looking to progress into specialist and/or leadership roles in the health field. Our courses are offered across Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters and PhD levels of study. We also offer short courses to build new skills and knowledge, and continue your professional development.

Fit your study around work commitments through our online delivery modes, full-time and part-time study options, as well as weekend intensives for some courses.

Prevent, treat, cure and care.

Further your career in health by developing specialist knowledge and expanding the skills you have gained in the health field. Learn something today for practice tomorrow.

Postgraduate Health Courses

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Honours

Graduate

Postgraduate

Higher degree by research

No.1 in Australia
For postgraduate employment.

(QILT 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey — longitudinal).

No.1 in Australia
in Nursing for learning resources.

(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate)).

No. 1 in Australia
in Medicine for full-time employment.

(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate)).

Five Stars
in Psychology for teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2023 (postgraduate))

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Audiology

Clinical Education

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Clinical Rehabilitation

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Counselling (Behavioural Health)

Dementia Care & Leadership

Disability Studies

Environmental Health

Health Administration

Health Promotion

Medicine

Nursing

Nutrition & Dietetics

Remote Health Practice

Social Work

Speech Pathology

Wellbeing & Positive Mental Health in Education

Why study postgraduate health at Flinders?

Studying a postgraduate course at Flinders gives you the opportunity to upskill in your field, advance your knowledge, or step up into a professional, specialist, or leadership role.

Flinders University postgraduate programs are professionally accredited, globally recognised, and integrate research evidence with clinical expertise. We are the only university in South Australia with an on-campus teaching hospital, and we have various highly regarded health and medical research institutes and centres.

Flinders provides postgraduate students with a supportive, collaborative, and flexible learning experience. Select a specialisation that fits your interest and complete study in as little as six months with a Graduate Certificate. Flexible delivery modes (part-time and online) mean you don’t have to sacrifice work and life commitments, and can study from anywhere in Australia.

Many of our teaching staff are working clinicians, internationally acclaimed researchers, and members of our institutes and centres. Learn from the brightest minds in health practice and research who will bring you the latest knowledge and skills, and prepare you for the future of health.

IN-PERSON

Online
+ Placement / Intensive.

FULL-time

part-time

How to apply for postgraduate study

Postgraduate applications are made through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

View the individual course page for course information and entry requirements. Alternatively, contact us to discuss career options, pathways, and course and entry requirements.

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Research is a fundamental cornerstone of our mission as a University.

We have a number of highly regarded health research institutes and centres working collaboratively with industry and the community to make a difference.

Flinders is situated in the health precinct of the south alongside Flinders Medical Centre and the new development, Flinders Village, which will be home to a world-class health research facility.

FHMRI

Caring Futures Institute

Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Medical Device Research Institute

Explore our research centres

Learn more about our health and medical research

Study Higher Degree by Research

Whether you want to explore a topic that interests you in-depth, create new knowledge, foster collaboration, or become an expert in your field, a higher degree by research at Flinders will help you make a difference.

Work with highly qualified and recognised supervisors, connect with industry, government, and the community, and contribute to the global research conversation. Higher degrees by research transform lives and make an impact with new discoveries — leading to better lives, better communities, better systems, and better care.

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Get Inspired

An experience of a lifetime

Master of Social Work student Blessing Abu Ogwuche says her degree taught her how to speak up.

Improving care at the end of life is everyone's business

Embedding end of life care into the usual practice of all healthcare professionals in acute hospitals is a goal of Flinders palliative care graduate Alison Hession.

Applying evidence-based research to improve livelihoods

With a passion for helping others and pursuing evidence-based research, Ghana native Bridget Numarce decided to undertake a Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation.

A passion for health and care

Doctor of Medicine student Emily Kowalewycz looks forward to a career in remote communities in the Northern Territory.

You will never stop learning

Master of Psychology (Clinical) student Phoebe Hocking is tackling the big issues head on.

Using research to facilitate optimal health outcomes

After witnessing barriers to improved diet and nutrition in her patient population, Dietician Elissa Mortimer decided to study a Doctorate of Public Health to contribute to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I study part-time or online?

Flinders’ postgraduate health degrees offer flexible study options including full-time, part-time, and online study, depending on your degree. Refer to course page ‘fast facts’ for specific information.

What are the entry requirements for a postgraduate program?

Entry requirements may differ depending on the program. Please refer to the individual course page for specific information.

Will I do placements during my course?

Some postgraduate programs require a practical experience (placement) component. Please refer to the individual course pages for more information.

Will I undertake research as part of my course?

Some postgraduate programs involve a research component, or give you the option to choose a research stream. Please refer to the individual course pages for more information.

If you would like to undertake research, you may be interested in a Higher Degree by Research.

Will studying a postgraduate course improve my employment opportunities?

Flinders post-graduate health degrees are renowned for producing highly employable graduates. We are:

No. 1 in Australia for postgraduate employment (QILT 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey – longitudinal).
No. 1 in SA for overall educational experience and full time employment (The Good Universities Guide (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only).
No. 1 in Australia in Medicine for full-time employment (The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate)).

Enquire now

We offer one-on-one appointments with our prospective student team to discuss career options, pathways, and course and entry requirements.

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

1300 354 633

Study Postgraduate Health.

Bridget Numarce, Master of Clinical Rehabilitation

A life-changing career.