Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Postgraduate Courses

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3 Location Map Public Health and Preventive Medicine Master of Biostatistics Master of Clinical Research Methods Master of Health Services Management Master of International Health Nursing and Midwifery Master of Advanced Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Master of Clinical Midwifery Master of Nursing Practice Master of Nursing Graduate Entry Medicine Further study for MBBS graduates Master of Family Medicine Master of Forensic Medicine Master of Medicine Psychology Master of Addictive Behaviours Master of Mental Health Science Graduate Diploma in Psychology Social Work Master of Social Work Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Reproductive Sciences Master of Clinical Embryology Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences Medical Radiations Master of Medical Radiations Master of Medical Ultrasound Emergency Health and Occupational Therapy Master of Emergency Health Master of Occupational Therapy Practice Health Professional Education Studies Master of Health Professional Education Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education Graduate Certificate in Clinical Simulation Higher Degrees by Research Masters Qualifying Masters by Research Doctoral courses Professional Doctorates Master of Occupational and Environmental Health Master of Public Health International Student Requirements table

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8 Public Health and Preventive Medicine At a glance Monash University is a world-leading centre of excellence in epidemiology (including clinical epidemiology), biostatistics and large scale clinical data-management. Our expertise is centered upon the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, recognised globally for its quality coursework programs that build upon the School s capacity for large epidemiological studies, multicentre clinical trials (including one of the largest trials in the world), evidence synthesis and health social science. The School is renowned for its expertise and influence in health care systems, particularly in regard to the establishment, management and analytical exploitation of clinical registries. This capability is used to determine the effectiveness of treatment regimes, surgical procedures in the treatment of cancer, trauma and heart diseases, and also to monitor the safety of new drugs and medical devices. Clinical informatics and database management is another area of Monash s public health expertise. Monash works closely with major affiliated hospitals, research institutes and public health units within Victoria. Being part of AMREP the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct reflects the high level of program integration with clinical services at Alfred Health. Monash postgraduate students gain unique education and research opportunities through the School s location at The Alfred, resulting in enhanced experiences in biomedical and clinical research, education and health care. As a prominent contributor at the prestigious World Health Summit the pre-eminent global gathering for industry, governments, academia and NGOs Monash is influencing the public health agenda on an international scale in partnership with the world s best public health schools. Entry and exit points To provide students with greater flexibility and choice, students may be eligible to enter or exit courses at the graduate certificate or graduate diploma level, provided the requirements have been met. Contact details Postgraduate Course Administrator, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC Tel: pgradenq@monash.edu Website: epidemiology/pgrad 6

9 Jeff Davey, a former CEO of one of Victoria s largest aged care not-for-profit-organisations, was often frustrated by the lack of evidence supporting policy decisions. To position his organisation and enhance service quality, he realised it was vital to conduct epidemiology research. Jeff studied the Master of Public Health (MPH) at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine because of its reputation as a top tier course that teaches evidence based quantitative skills required to evaluate public health delivery outcomes. The Monash MPH offered me the convenience of online delivery, excellent content and the academic rigour that I require to develop my skills in epidemiological research, Jeff said. Drawing on his 20 years experience within the aged care sector, Jeff acknowledges that the Monash MPH has changed the way he thinks about health service delivery. He now feels better able to engage with practitioners on both a strategic and operational level as well as contribute to policy development, work with government and use evidence to evaluate service delivery efficiencies. I just wish I had these skills years ago. The evidence based and epidemiological based approach I have gained from the MPH will really help me and the industry. Jeff Davey Master of Public Health Master of Biostatistics (3422) This course provides a sound understanding of the theory and application of biostatistics relevant to professional practice. Students acquire skills and experience in complex statistical analyses, identifying and implementing appropriate statistical methodology, communicating biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical literature. The course develops the technical skills for commencement in a professional career as a biostatistician. The course comprises of 10 core units and 1 to 2 elective units. The Biostatistics coursework programs of the School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine are part of a national consortium of universities known as the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia. On completion of the masters program graduates are qualified to work as biostatisticians, or within the pharmaceutical industry, public health or in clinical research. Entry and exit points Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics (3420) Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics (3421) CRICOS code: N/A Mode and location: Multi-mode (Alfred) The units studied in the various degree programs are delivered in off campus mode (distance education) by staff of Monash University and of other universities in the Collaboration. Details of how the Collaboration operates are provided at Second Semester (July) Not offered 3 years part-time Applicants must have a bachelors degree in science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing or another appropriate discipline. Applicants must also have at least one year s work experience in a health-related field or an honours degree in mathematics for statistics and an aptitude for advanced mathematical study. Direct entry into the Masters degree is usually restricted to students who have an undergraduate mathematics or statistics degree. Students without this background are encouraged to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and may apply for acceptance into the Masters Degree upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma with an average grade of a Distinction or greater. Special entry requirements Must have completed unit MPH5041 Introductory Biostatistics or equivalent Relevant Work Experience (CV) $ 22,000 AUD Master of Clinical Research Methods (2311) This course assists health professionals to make rational evidence-based decisions in clinical practice and undertake small clinical research projects. Clinical epidemiology attempts to answer clinical questions relevant to the daily practice of medicine and other health sciences, and to improve patient care. It focuses on individuals or groups of patients in clinical settings. Students complete 9 core units and either, 3 electives or 1 elective and a minor research project. Core units cover introductory biostatistics, introductory epidemiology, research methods clinical trials, clinical epidemiology, clinical measurement, ethics, good research practice & practical research skills, systematic reviews and meta analysis, regression methods for epidemiology. Electives include chronic diseases: epidemiology and prevention, infectious diseases, advanced statistical methods for clinical research, and injury epidemiology and prevention. Students who successfully complete the research stream and achieve an overall average of HD may progress to a PhD or other Higher Degree by Research. Graduates may gain employment within clinical research units in medical, nursing, or allied-health science, or may apply their skills in their usual employment. Specific careers include work in industry sponsored and investigator initiated clinical studies and trials in pharmaceuticals, public health, primary care, infection control and clinical medicine. Entry and exit points Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Methods (3416) Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods (0702) CRICOS code: D Mode and location: Off-campus (Alfred) On-campus (Alfred) 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience. Special entry requirements Relevant Work Experience (CV) Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed English requirements for international students IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5. $ 20,500 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 36,700 AUD 7

10 8 Master of Health Services Management (2872) If you are working or planning to work in middle or senior management roles in health care, this course will help you prepare for and advance your career. The course coordinator, Professor Just Stoelwinder, is one of Australia s most senior and respected health care managers and management and policy academic. You study eight core units and three electives. You can study part-time (Multi-mode), online with Block Days (six semesters) or on-campus full time (three semesters) at The Alfred Hospital, one of Melbourne s busiest hospitals and where we have a major teaching and research presence. The core units cover health systems law, clinical leadership and management, improving health care quality, financial issues in health care management, health systems policy, epidemiology and biostatistics, health services reform and development and a health services management case study. Electives can be selected from the DEPM postgraduate MPH units or approved Master of Nursing or Health Information units. This advanced postgraduate coursework degree will prepare you for a high-level career in the medical, nursing or allied-health fields as a clinician with management responsibility or a career in general hospital administration, quality assurance management and case management. Entry and exit points Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (2870) Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management (2314) CRICOS code: F Mode and location: Off-campus (Alfred) On-campus (Alfred) Second Semester (July) 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Students must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience. Special entry requirements Relevant Work Experience (CV) Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed English requirements for international students For 2014: IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5. For 2015 onwards: IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies This degree satisfies the requirements of the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators Fellowship providing the successful completion of the following core units: MPH5040, MPH5041, MPH5213 and MPH5283. This degree is accredited by the Australian College of Health Services Executives (ACHSE) for College entry and advancement purposes. $ 20,500 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 36,700 AUD Master of International Health (3874) This course is offered in collaboration with the Centre for International Health at the Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health. The degree provides participants with the skills necessary to design, implement and evaluate the relevant programs that address the major public health priorities of communities in developing countries. In addition students have the opportunity to learn about human rights, ethics, law and development. Public health issues are presented in the broader context of economic and social development, stressing cultural, political, gender and environmental influences, and the impact of armed conflict and population migration. Course content is informed by actual field experiences gained by the Burnet Institute in their wide range of health development projects in more than 20 countries in Asia, the Pacific and Africa. The course is made up of 6 core units and 6 electives. Areas covered are introductory epidemiology and biostatistics, primary health care in developing countries, community development in a globalising world, international research bioethics, field methods for international health, health ethics and human rights. Graduates may gain employment in international public health policy development and implementation, management positions, as development sector field workers, health worker trainers, international development project officers, or international heath research officers. Entry and exit points Graduate Diploma in International Health (1884) CRICOS code: J Mode and location: Off-campus (Alfred) On-campus (Mms-Alfred) Second Semester (July) 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually consider applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience. Special entry requirements Relevant Work Experience (CV) Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed English requirements for international students IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. $ 20,500 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 21,200 AUD Master of Occupational and Environmental Health (2312) Study under Australia s leading occupational researchers and make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities affected by environmental and work-related injury and illness with this practical master s degree. This course provides workplace professionals with the skills and knowledge to prevent and manage occupational risks and related health problems. This degree provides you with the skills necessary to evaluate health problems in communities thought to be associated with industrial activities, and control related hazards and risks. It is particularly suitable for medical practitioners, nurses, allied health personnel, scientists and occupational health and safety managers. Most of the course is offered by off-campus learning, with compulsory block requirements each semester. The program comprises ten core units and two electives. Core units cover assessment and control of workplace hazards, introduction to occupational health and safety, chemical and biological hazards, ergonomics and physical hazards, psychosocial work environment, safety management systems, environmental influences on health, introductory epidemiology, research methods, introductory biostatistics. Elective units cover a minor project or two other MPH units. Graduates may seek employment in occupational medicine, occupational nursing, management positions within industry, government or independent professional practice. Entry and exit points Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health (0160) Graduate Certificate of Occupational Health (2868) CRICOS code: E Mode and location: Off-campus (Alfred) On-campus (Alfred) Second Semester (July) 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

11 Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience. Special entry requirements Relevant Work Experience (CV) Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed. English requirements for international students IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies The Graduate Diploma and Masters of Occupational and Environmental Health are accredited by Australian OHS Education Board. The Graduate Diploma and Masters are also recognised by AFOEM and RACGP points can be applied for annually. $ 22,000 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 36,700 AUD Master of Public Health (0046) Public health skills and knowledge are fundamental to addressing many of the 21st century s complex health problems and to achieving public health objectives for improving the health of populations, communities and individuals. This 12-unit course provides students with the full range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills necessary to work in the broad domain of public health. It especially focuses on developing skills in the quantitative methods of the population-based health sciences and their problem-solving application for public health, health care and emerging health issues in Australia, developing countries, and globally. Our program offers you flexibility, with a range of unit choices and the opportunity to specialise in clinical epidemiology, clinical research, health economics, health services management, international health, public health, occupational and environmental health and research streams. Undertaking a case study and practical experience can be specifically developed and supported as part of your program, which gives you further opportunity to improve the hands on skills required to work in this growing field of health. Teaching is structured as a combination of face to face, including block days, teaching and on-line educational delivery, to suit working professionals and those who balance other responsibilities in their lives. Graduates may move into careers in a diverse range of areas within the public health and wider health sector, or further develop and extend their current working career. These may include professional practice, research, public health management, health care facilities management, international aid organisation roles and professional roles within developing countries. The Master of Public Health is an internationally recognised qualification for working in the field of public health. The Monash degree fulfills the core discipline requirements of a Master of Public Health for the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Entry and exit points Graduate Diploma in International Health (1884) Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research Methods (0702) Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management (2314) Graduate Diploma in International Health (1884) Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health (0160) Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Methods (3416) Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (2870) Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health (2868) CRICOS code: B Mode and location: Multi-mode (Alfred) On-campus (Alfred) Second Semester (July) 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually consider applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience. Special entry requirements Relevant Work Experience (CV) Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course, and areas of interest Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed. English requirements for international students IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies This degree is recognised as a public health qualification in a number of professional fields. It fulfils the core discipline requirements of a Master of Public Health for the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. $ 8,850 AUD (CSP) Students may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Please contact faculty for further details. $ 22,000 AUD (Full Fee) 2014 International annual course fee $ 36,700 AUD Research Excellence Monash research in public health focuses on prevention of disease and disability through a commitment to education, innovation, leadership, and research. Our principal agendas to improve healthcare include: Preventing chronic diseases Health promotion Increasing the evidence base of healthcare Improving quality and safety of healthcare Advancing health information technology Improving cost-effectiveness of health care systems Prolonging disability free survival amongst the elderly Improving the care of the critically ill and injured Reducing adverse health impacts of the environment and the workplace The Alfred Biostatistics Clinical Research Methods Health Services Management International Health Occupational and Environmental Health Public Health 9

12 Nursing and Midwifery At a glance Monash nursing graduates are among the most sought after in the world because of our teaching quality and access to hands on learning in major teaching hospitals. Being one of Australia s Group of Eight universities and ranked in the top 1% of all universities worldwide, Monash offers nursing and midwifery education for expert clinical nurses, that is informed by research into contemporary nursing theory and leading global practice, and through international networking. The School of Nursing and Midwifery is a major part of Australia s largest health care faculty offering a full suite of medical, bioscience and allied health programs. This enables our postgraduate students to embrace the ideal of interprofessional collaboration across health care professions from the outset of their programs, and to learn outside the silo. Monash is a clinical education partner of major teaching hospitals and research centres across Victoria, including the Ritchie Centre at the Monash Health s Clayton facility, handling the state s most at-risk pregnancies. Being part of the Monash Health Translation Precinct means this new centre is poised to become Melbourne s centre of research excellence in women s, children s and reproductive health. Specialist nursing education options include: Advanced medical / surgical Paediatrics Critical care Emergency Disaster and emergency management Aged care Palliative care Mental health Primary health care Refugee health Nursing education Our innovative Master of Nursing Practice degree provides an accelerated pathway into nursing for graduates possessing nonnursing degrees. This intensive program provides students with the opportunity to switch careers and gain an entry qualification into a highly skilled and highly demanded profession. Close collaboration with a large network of professional partners ensures that Monash s courses in nursing and midwifery are responsive to the needs of the nursing and midwifery industry and engaging for postgraduate students. Entry and exit points To provide students with greater flexibility and choice, students may be eligible to enter or exit courses at the graduate certificate and graduate diploma level, provided the requirements have been met. 10

13 Master of Advanced Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) (4513) The Nurse Practitioner role is becoming an increasingly important and valued function throughout Australia. Nurse Practitioners work autonomously in advanced and extended roles in hospitals and a variety of community settings in collaboration with a range of other health care professional teams. As a Nurse Practitioner you will have an advanced understanding of health assessment, diagnostics, pharmacology and clinical decision making in order to provide holistic care to patients within your particular scope of practice. Nurse Practitioners may be involved in, among many other things, making direct referrals of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medication, and ordering diagnostic investigations. This course is intended for registered nurses working in advanced practice roles intending to seek endorsement as Nurse Practitioners with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) ( CRICOS code: N/A Mode and location: Multi-mode (Clayton) Not offered 3 years part-time The entry requirements for the Master of Advanced Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) are as follows: Completed Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent degree and successful completion of postgraduate award in a relevant specialty area (Graduate Certificate or equivalent) Current nursing registration with AHPRA Minimum of 5 years (FTE) nursing experience following initial registration, including 3 years FTE in a specialty practice area and 1 year FTE at an advanced practice level Written evidence of employer support for extended clinical practice experience within the workplace Recognition as an advanced practice nurse within a specialised field of practice Evidence of professional activity Accreditation by Australian professional bodies This course is currently subject to Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) approval ( $ 18,600 AUD Contact details Dr Beverley Copnell School of Nursing and Midwifery Tel: Beverley.copnell@monash.edu Master of Clinical Midwifery (3565) This course is offered by one of Australia s leading medical faculties at a Group of Eight University the pioneers of IVF treatment in Australia. The Master of Clinical Midwifery prepares experienced midwives for senior management, education and leadership roles in midwifery. Local students seeking eligibility status as a midwife (APHRA endorsement) undertake a specified program of course work units. With links to major teaching hospitals and research centres across Victoria, including the Ritchie Centre at the Monash Medical Centre, which handles the state s most at-risk pregnancies, you will be exposed to research-based learning environments that will allow you to customise your learning to meet your personal and professional development requirements. You can choose either an all-coursework or courseworkand-thesis study option. If you choose all coursework, you can develop skills in a range of areas, including teaching, pharmacology, communications, research and the use of information and other technologies. The thesis option includes a minor thesis to give you valuable research skills, advanced knowledge of an area of particular interest and the chance to qualify for a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy research degree. This program will enhance midwives career options across midwifery fields of practice. It prepares registered midwives for senior or specialist roles in a range of midwifery settings, and it includes a research option that allows you to investigate an area of interest and opens up the possibility of a research career. Entry and exit points Graduate Diploma of Midwifery (1240) CRICOS code: A Mode and location: Off-campus (Peninsula) On-campus (Peninsula) Second Semester (July) Second Semester (July) 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Applicants should hold either a Bachelor of Midwifery degree with a high level of achievement or a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery with current registration as a midwife. Applicants who hold a Certificate of Midwifery must undertake the units MID5006 and MID5007 to meet the minimum entry requirements. Special entry requirements Application letter Current Curriculum vitae Certified copy of current midwifery registration certificate English requirements for international students A minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking. $ 18,600 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 26,900 AUD Contact details Tel: 1800 MONASH ( ) or submit an enquiry at Peninsula Clinical Midwifery Nursing Clayton Advanced Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Nursing Nursing Practice Berwick Nursing 11

14 Master of Nursing Practice (3966) If you are not happy with the direction your career has taken, here s your chance to explore alternative options for a satisfying, fulfilling and respected profession. Monash nursing graduates are among the most sought after in the world because of our teaching quality and access to hands on learning in major teaching hospitals. This intensive program gives graduates with nonnursing degrees the opportunity to switch careers and reap the rewards of becoming a highly skilled carer. The chance it offers to rethink careers is changing the face of nursing, with many more men represented in the course than in nursing generally, where only about 10 per cent of nurses are male. The course is an effective blend of theory and practice, with about half your study week spent in class and the other half in clinical practice, allowing you to apply and reinforce new knowledge quickly. With Monash s links to leading research centres and teaching hospitals across metropolitan and regional Victoria, you will have access to great facilities and learn from some of the most experienced and capable medical practitioners and researchers in the country. Monash also leads the way in teaching health educators to teach more effectively and in the use of simulated learning so skilled instructors help you practise new techniques on dummies before people. You can study the course at our Clayton campus, but, because of its intensity, only on a full-time basis. The Master of Nursing Practice is not a postgraduate degree for individuals who are already nurses and who wish to undertake study to advance their practice or who wish to pursue a research pathway. Successful completion of the Master of Nursing Practice demonstrates that a candidate has attained competence in delivering nursing care and is eligible to be registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia ( By 2025 it is predicted that Australia will have a nurses shortage totaling 109,000. The Master of Nursing Practice is a world class nursing course leading to registration* Health Workforce Australia March 2012 CRICOS code: J Mode and location: On-campus (Clayton) Second Semester (July) Second Semester (July) 1.8 years full-time (domestic) Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (for example a BSc or BA) from a recognised university. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of previous tertiary level study of a minimum of one 6cp unit of study in human biology* or a related area. *One 6cp unit of human biology from any recognised tertiary institution or the Monash Human Biology short course which has been assessed as equivalent to this requirement. (international) To be eligible for admission into the Master of Nursing Practice (graduate entry) an individual will have an undergraduate degree (for example a BSc or BA) from a recognised university. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of previous tertiary level study of a minimum of one 6cp unit of study in *human biology or a related area. *One 6cp unit of human biology from any recognised tertiary institution or the Monash Human Biology short course which has been assessed as equivalent to this requirement. This course may be suitable for overseas nurses who wish to study nursing at a Group of Eight university in Melbourne and provides a broad educational foundation for general nursing practice and pathways to future professional employment. Special entry requirements Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume with 3 current referees Statement of purpose English requirements for international students A minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.5 for Writing and 7.0 for Speaking. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies On completion of this degree, graduates will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia ( $ 6,044 AUD (CSP) Students may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Please contact faculty for further details. $ 20,500 AUD (Full Fee) 2014 International annual course fee $ 34,700 AUD Contact details Tel: 1800 MONASH ( ) or submit an enquiry at Master of Nursing (1250) This advanced, highly flexible course is designed to get ambitious registered nurses where they want to be whether that s filling a senior role as a multi-skilled all-rounder, a specialist in a variety of clinical settings, a healthcare researcher, educator, manager or policy leader. You can study by all coursework or combine coursework and a minor thesis. The all-coursework options may include a choice of a specialist or generic study pathways. The specialist pathways cover the options including advanced medical surgical, paediatric, critical care, emergency, disaster and emergency management, aged care, palliative care, mental health, primary health care, refugee health and nursing education. This wide choice reflects our links to major teaching hospitals and world-class medical research centres across metropolitan and regional Victoria and throughout Australia. This course prepares suitably qualified registered nurses with leadership skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health care, as well as formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society. You will be well equipped to contribute to the health of individuals, families, communities and the development of the profession on completion of this Master of Nursing at Monash. This course prepares registered nurses for advanced practice roles in clinical environments ranging from acute care to primary health care. The course allows you to specialise in areas such as: paediatrics critical care nursing education emergency nursing disaster and emergency management aged care advanced medical surgical mental health palliative care primary health care refuge heallth management Depending on the units and pathway you choose, the degree can also prepare you for further study as a researcher. 12

15 CRICOS code: B Mode and location: Off-campus (Clayton, Berwick, Peninsula) On-campus (Clayton, Berwick, Peninsula) Second Semester (July) Second Semester (July) 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Students should have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with a high level of achievement, and relevant nursing registration (eg Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) or equivalent. Applicants who wish to undertake some specialist pathways of study will be required to have registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and appropriate clinical employment in an approved clinical agency. Special entry requirements Application letter advising specialty Current CV Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate Certified copy of transcript of results/previous education achievements Letter of support from employer (where applicable) English requirements for international students A minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies Major study options are available to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice roles in a range of clinical and non-clinical specialties. $ 18,600 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 26,900 AUD Contact details Tel: 1800 MONASH ( ) or submit an enquiry at Two years ago Lee Horsley was running his own plant nursery, juggling 60-hour working weeks and raising a young family. Today the horticulture graduate is back at university studying for a new career in nursing. Despite an early interest in anatomy and the functions of the human body, Lee thought nursing was not macho enough and instead pursued potential career paths in the army, architectural drafting and horticulture. Having enrolled in Monash University s new Master of Nursing Practice an accelerated program for graduates with non-nursing bachelor s degrees Lee says for the first time I feel I am doing what I should be doing. On his first day at Monash, Lee was surprised to discover that half of his fellow students were male and came from a wide range of backgrounds. The program s first cohort of students, due to graduate early next year, include an engineer, lawyer, teacher and an IT specialist. While only about 10 per cent of Australia s nursing workforce is currently male, the number of men entering the profession is steadily growing. Lee believes nursing absolutely benefits from a better gender balance. Students in the Master of Nursing Practice spend half the week in class and the other half in clinical practice. Lee said the curriculum was well matched to the clinical experience, giving students an opportunity to immediately apply academic knowledge. He said the highlights of his nursing experience so far included the satisfaction of providing care to a patient struggling to care for themselves, and comfort to a patient in the last days of their life. The relief that you see in a patient s eyes when they realise you are not going to compromise their dignity, or the gratitude from a family when you help make a dying patient more comfortable, is really rewarding. When he has completed the program, Lee hopes to spend some time working on hospital wards consolidating his nursing skills before specialising in coronary care. Lee Horsley Master of Nursing Practice 13

16 Graduate Entry Medicine At a glance Monash s four-year Graduate Entry Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program provides an alternative pathway into the profession. The degree is offered to selected graduates of degrees in Biomedical Science, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science and Physiotherapy* for entry in 2015 and 2016, this intensive program emphasises clinical communication skills and early clinical contact visits to medical practices, community care facilities and hospitals. Our interdisciplinary program provides for a continually expanding level of medical experience from the outset of the program. In the first year, the basic medical sciences are taught in the context of their relevance to patient care. Later in the course, clinical teaching builds upon and reinforces this strong scientific foundation. Rural health is a key differentiator of the curriculum, with a purposebuilt facility at Churchill specifically designed to accommodate this degree, emphasising Monash s commitment to attracting, training and retaining rural and regional doctors. All students spend the majority of their time in rural and regional areas in eastern Victoria, gaining experience as part of a health care team. From 2017 and beyond, only specified Monash degrees will be accepted for entry into the graduate entry MBBS. Please see monash.edu/medical/gippsland/ mbbs-pathways.html for full details. 14

17 With a dream of becoming a medical doctor, Michael Petrinchuk studied neuroscience in Canada before enrolling in the Graduate MBBS program at Monash University. Having been accepted into several medical schools in Australia, Michael decided on Monash because of its international reputation. Based in Churchill, the Graduate MBBS program greatly appealed to Michael due to its rural location with a close proximity to Melbourne. Adjusting to the study environment at Monash was straightforward for Michael. The support services at Churchill are excellent and I ve never met such helpful people, added Michael. Everything from organising classes, finding accommodation and accessing healthcare there was always help available, especially for international students. Built on problem based learning, the Graduate MBBS program at Monash is a very hands-on experience according to Michael. In our first year we were already seeing patients, and by second year we were exclusively seeing patients, supported by lectures and other focus groups, said Michael. The support I ve received from consultants and doctors here is simply amazing, and I believe more than I would receive in a Canadian institution. Michael highly recommends the Monash Graduate MBBS to any student considering a career in medicine. Monash trains you so well in all the basic fields of medicine and the degree really prepares you for medical specialisation in the future. Michael Petrinchuk MBBS Graduate Graduate Entry Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (3952) You initially work as a doctor within the hospital system and can undertake further speciality training in a range of areas such as general practice, general practitioner, obstetrics, paediatrics, psychiatry, surgery CRICOS code: G Mode and location: On-campus (Churchill) First Semester (January) First Semester (January) 4 years full-time Completion (or in the process of completing) a degree (or equivalent qualification) with a substantial biomedical science component or one of the following allied health degrees from specified institutions: Biomedical Science, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science, Science (Monash University only). Applicants must achieve a GPA of 5.5 in their university studies. International applicants are required to have a degree that encompasses significant amount of biomedical science content. Special entry requirements Applicants are required to undertake the Graduate Australian Medical School Admission Test (GAMSAT). For further information contact the GAMSAT office at ACER on (03) ; gamsat@ acer.edu.au; website The MCAT (North American Medical College Admissions Test) will also be accepted for admission of international students into this course. Information on MCAT test is available at: Applicants must be available for the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process if shortlisted. English requirements for international students A minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies The Australian Medical Council (AMC) has the responsibility for the accreditation of medical schools in Australia. After successfully completing the medical degree, a graduate is eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency ( au), or other Australian Medical Boards. After serving a compulsory internship year of residence in an approved hospital, the graduate is eligible for registration in Victoria and other states of Australia. $ 10,085 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 63,000 AUD Contact details Tel: 1800 MONASH ( ) Website: On-campus Churchill Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 15

18 Further study for MBBS graduates At a glance As a currently registered medical practitioner, Monash s broad suite of postgraduate courses offers you the opportunity to significantly develop your skills in a number of diverse areas. Master of Family Medicine This course provides general practitioners with contemporary research and teaching skills for potential careers in academic general practice as a teacher or researcher. Through developing an ability to access information, assess new clinical concepts and critically analyse literature, Monash s 4 year part time program also broadens students knowledge and skills in areas relevant to general practice. Master of Forensic Medicine Clinical forensic medicine is at the interface of medical practice and the law, and has evolved into an increasingly specialised area within the wider field of forensic medical practice. The need by justice organisations for practitioners to possess a sound knowledge of medico-legal principles is met by specific formal training in clinical forensic medicine through this 3 year part time program. Master of Medicine Many clinicians caring for surgical patients are challenged by the growing complexity of progressively older and increasingly sick patients, particularly their perioperative management. This 3 year part time or 1.5 year full time course conducted in conjunction with The Alfred s Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine is designed to meet the needs of registered medical and health practitioners, equipping you to work competently and effectively in this ever-changing medical environment. Entry and exit points To provide students with greater flexibility and choice, students may be eligible to enter or exit courses at the graduate certificate and graduate diploma level, provided the requirements have been met. 16

19 Master of Family Medicine (0099) Feed the passion that led you into general practice, family medicine or primary healthcare with this flexible, part-time degree that will significantly develop your ability to access information, assess new concepts and critically analyse literature, while improving your clinical practice skills and opening the door to a career as a general practice/family medicine/primary healthcare academic, teacher or researcher. This two year full-time or three year part-time course, delivered off-campus through one of Australia s largest general practice teaching departments, fosters critical thinking to help you function more effectively as a clinician, literature reviewer, teacher and researcher. It involves coursework, which you can study at your own pace with the support of tutors. There is a choice of two main streams clinical and educational or a separate research stream. The clinical and educational stream allows you to choose elective units in your areas of interest, such as women or men s reproductive health, dermatology, depression & anxiety, mindfulness based stress management, issues in general practice prescribing, ethics, musculoskeletal medicine, ophthalmology, and learning and teaching. The research stream, for example, includes a minor research thesis, which an assigned supervisor will help you complete in your final year. The core units for the full masters cover principles of general practice, chronic disease management, evidence based practice, teaching and learning and preventative care. If you are not sure about enrolling for a full course of study why not try a single unit enrolment from the Master of Family Medicine. This could be later used for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if you decided to enrol for the certificate, diploma or the full master degree. Holders of the FACRRM, FRACGP or equivalent (MRCGP) qualification may obtain generous credit points of advanced standing towards elective units in the full master s degree. All other requests will be assessed on a case by case basis. In addition to developing advanced general practice, family medicine and primary healthcare expertise, this program will give you the research skills and knowledge to become an educator or researcher. Entry and exit points Graduate Certificate in Family Medicine Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine CRICOS code: N/A Mode and location: Off-campus (Clayton) Second Semester (July) Second Semester (July) 3 years part-time Applicants must have a medical degree or other health practitioner degree and be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or a similar local national registration body. Applicants who do not have a registrable degree with AHPRA or similar will be required to have the appropriate bachelor s degree or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years vocational experience in a general practice setting is essential for both Australian and International applicants English requirements for international students Postgraduate students are expected to be proficient in English and must satisfy the minimum English language requirements of the university. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) $ 20,500 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 26,900 AUD Contact details Dr Heather Grusauskas Course Convenor Department of General Practice, Building 1, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill Tel: / med-genprac@monash.edu Website: teaching/pgrad-courses.html The Alfred Medicine Clayton Family Medicine Off-campus Southbank Forensic Medicine 17

20 Master of Forensic Medicine (3412) Master of Medicine (3896) The course aims to develop academic standards in clinical forensic medical practice and to produce graduates who have a sound knowledge of medico-legal principles. You will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide a clinical forensic service to the community and contribute to better justice and public health outcomes. The program is offered in two streams course work only or course work and a project. You will be required to complete all three core units: Medical Evidence; Injury Interpretation; Ethics, Medicine and the Law, as well as a number of elective units from areas including; traffic medicine, custodial medicine, adult sexual assault, paediatric forensic medicine, forensic toxicology and forensic science. With approval, further units may be selected from within other departments of the faculty or from other postgraduate programs. The program is delivered through the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine ( which houses the Department of Forensic Medicine. Some of the units are delivered in conjunction with interstate forensic partners. The course is taught off-campus over three years. Clinical forensic medicine encompasses a wide range of activities at the interface of medical practice and law. The range of medico-legal services overlap many other medical specialty areas; paediatrics, gynaecology, clinical toxicology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, dentistry and pathology. However, the discipline of clinical forensic medicine has become the home of the special issues inherent in traffic medicine and custodial medicine. Past students and staff of the program or the Department of Forensic Medicine have been actively involved in major events and specific cases in Australia the 2009 Victorian bushfires, identification of bushranger Ned Kelly s remains and internationally including the identification of victims of the Asian tsunami, man made disasters in the former Yugoslavia, Iraq, Burma, East Timor and the West Bank, the investigation of a range of human rights abuses and trials and assisting in the development of services through agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Entry and exit points Graduate Certificate in Forensic Medicine CRICOS code: N/A Mode and location: Off-campus (Southbank) Second Semester (July) Second Semester (July) 3 years part-time Applicants must: Be a graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery or Bachelor of Dentistry in an Australian University; or Have qualifications which, in the opinion of the Faculty Board, are equivalent to or are a satisfactory substitute for the qualifications described above; and Have at least 3 years experience in clinical or dental practice. Special entry requirements Proof of Medical or dental registration English requirements for international students IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5. $ 20,500 AUD 2014 International annual course fee $ 25,400 AUD Contact details The Postgraduate Course Administrator, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Monash University, Kavanagh St, Southbank, VIC 3006 Tel: postgrad.courses@vifm.org Website: This course is designed to meet the needs of registered medical and health practitioners by equipping its candidates to work competently and effectively in the ever changing medical environment. Surgical patients are getting older and sicker. Many clinicians caring for surgical patients are challenged by the growing complexity of these patients, particularly their perioperative management. Pre-admission clinics are responding, and Perioperative Medicine is becoming an emerging field. This Masters course will address deficiencies in this area. This course is conducted by Monash University, in conjunction with the Alfred Hospital s Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. Graduates of this program develop their perioperative management skills, and may move into an academic career path or research into Perioperative Medicine. CRICOS code: N/A Mode and location: Multi-mode (Alfred Hospital) Second Semester (July) Not offered. 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time MBBS or equivalent basic medical degree recognized by the Medical Board of Australia. Accreditation by Australian professional bodies This course is recognised by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM)and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) $ 20,500 AUD Contact details Dr Joel Symons Tel: j.symons@alfred.org.au Dr Rishi Mehra Tel: r.mehra@alfred.org.au Professor Paul Myles Tel: p.myles@alfred.org.au 18