Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 107006 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Category type | GDN – Graduate Diploma |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an undergraduate course at this or another university with minimum of 2 years work experience. In exceptional circumstances, students may be admitted on conditional terms, at the discretion of the Course Committee. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Masters/Graduate Diploma degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Additional entry requirements | In some instances students may be called for interview, prior to admission. |
Post admission requirements | For flexible delivery option, computer and internet access is required. |
Closing date | 30 June 31 December (mid year entry the following year) |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Graduate Diploma Guideline in the (AQF level 8). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
HS5405:03 Introduction to Health Professional Education
HS5406:03 Clinical Teaching in the Health Professions
HS6405:03 Assessment in Health Education
HS6406:03 Evaluation in Health Education
HS6407:03 Curriculum Design in Health Education
HS6408:03 Leadership in Health Education
Optional Subjects
Select 6 credit points of specified HS and NS level 5 subjects
HS5409:03 Learning and Teaching about the Consultation
HS5410:03 Health Professional Practice in Education
NS5407:03 Contemporary Issues in Nurse Education
NS5408:03 Implementation of Clinical Teaching Strategies
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | No |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 6 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 9 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions |
Award Details
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Certificate of Clinical Education. |
Course articulation | Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the equivalent graduate courses, available at the time, within 番茄社区 guidelines and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under this course. |
Special Awards | Where coursework is completed at a grade point average of 6 or above, the Pro Vice Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Head of School of Medicine and Dentistry may recommend the award of a Master of Health Professional Education with Distinction. |