The program provides a focus on the knowledge and behaviour required to be a primary health care provider in a changing community environment. Opportunities will be provided for you to undertake in-depth study into aspects of primary health care that are relevant to specific areas of work and practice.
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Duration
Full Time: 1 Year (Available Part Time)
Next Start Date
04 March 2024
22 July 2024
Closing Date
Campuses
Online
UAC 950546
Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 4694
The heart of healthcare
As Australia's Top Ranked Nursing School, and Ranked Top 100 in the world for Nursing, Western’s Master of Primary Health Care can take your career to the next level. Get the skills, knowledge and understanding to become a leader in primary health care.
You will complete the following subjects of study: Primary Health Care and its Applications; Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care; Health Promotion: A Primary Health Care Approach; Approaches to Epidemiology; Supporting Individuals and Communities in Crisis; Mental Health for Communities; Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care; Leadership and Change; Collaborative Inquiry for Primary Health Care Action; and one elective.
You will also choose one of: Capstone Experience in Health Care; or Research Project in Health Care.
Or choose both of: Scholarship for Practice Change in Health Care; and Writing for Publication.
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Western Sydney University has been ranked the number one Nursing School in Australia by Centre for World University Rankings - CWUR, and in the Top 50 in the world, QS World University Ranking.
What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Community health
- Mental health care services
- Disability services
- Rehabilitation services
- Aged care services
Alumni
"The first time I visited the campus, I fell in love with its beautiful architecture, well equipped labs, and ever helping staff."
— Sadia Mughal, Master of Public Health and Master of Health Science
Entry requirements for domestic students
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about special requirements here.
Entry requirements for international students
**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
Indicative annual fee
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
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Australian students
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The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.