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    MC-ADVPRC

    Advanced Practice

    Master by coursework

    Develop superior professional knowledge and in-demand research skills for a career in specialised clinical practice.

    This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Master of Advanced Practice
    • Duration

      Duration

      This fee-paying course is two semesters’ full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Students study discipline specific units at Graduate Certificate level and then progress with generic units for the remainder of their course.
      1 year full-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      200
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
      108520A
    Course outline
    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    This new, accelerated 12-month master course has been designed to meet changed health industry demands, both across the Australian health sector and globally, that require advanced practice clinicians, clinical leadership and clinical research skills in identified areas of healthcare.

    The first of its kind in Western Australia, this course combines specialisations in clinical practice with research practice. It is suitable for registered nurses, midwives, paramedics and oral-health therapists wanting to develop distinctive careers involving research activities within clinical settings.

    You will learn the skills of evidence-informed clinical practice, including relevant health-care policy standards and strategies that enable translation of evidence into practice.

    You will also explore qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research processes, and related ethical considerations, for applied health research and evaluation practices.

    You will then consolidate your learning with a research project in one of the following specialisations from your graduate certificate: 

     

    This course is structured so you can study a postgraduate health specialisation of your choice as part of a graduate certificate or the Master of Advanced Practice. The graduate certificate is a progressive course in that you can choose to pause your studies after gaining your graduate certificate or continue studying for your master’s degree. 

    See our handbook for more course information.

    What you'll learn

    • apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts in accordance with relevant practice codes, standards and legislation
    • apply critical thinking and reflective practice to clinical practice to generate innovative solutions
    • access, evaluate and synthesise information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients
    • communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, carers, families, communities and the interdisciplinary health care team
    • utilise technology safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients
    • participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical practice
    • relate policy, practices and standards to international trends
    • demonstrate cultural competence in the care of all clients, families and communities
    • demonstrate professional, legal and ethical accountability within the scope of practice for safe health care delivery

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    Applicants for the Master of Advanced Practice Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language standards. Applicants will require a Bachelor Degree, Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in their related field. Applicants must also hold three (3) years' experience in their related field post Bachelor degree. Enrolment can be full time or part time. Study plan can be negotiated. A part time study plan is essential for specialisations that are linked to employment.

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    • Curtin course code: MC-ADVPRC
    • CRICOS code: 108520A
    • Last updated on: 4 February 2025

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