Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)

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Year

2012

Award

Master of Applied Science

Length

1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga

Course description

This course offers numerous research opportunities in health sciences. Areas of research expertise include: health systems policy and management; mother and child health; sex, health and society; human communication sciences; musculoskeletal research; nursing and midwifery; rehabilitation and injury prevention; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; orthoptics; podiatry; and prosthetics and orthotics.

While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended for some candidates.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships

Fee type

Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Applications close late October.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree and a fourth year of study; or Bachelor's degree and at least two years' relevant professional or research experience; or other acceptable qualifications, skills or experience. Applicants to the School of Physiotherapy normally have an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma with at least a B average), or Master's Preliminary in physiotherapy. Applicants to the School of Occupational Therapy normally have either an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma with at least a B average.

Semester starts

Anytime