M6034 Master of Health Science
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Master of Health Science (M6034) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Alfred Hospital and Suzhou (SEU). Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- Campus
- Alfred Hospital, Suzhou (SEU)
- On campus
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Master of Health Science incorporates key aspects of health science including data analysis, processing and management, within the health context. The course builds upon competency in statistical and exploratory analysis, data formats and languages, processing of massive data sets, management of data and its role and impact in health. Health topics include essential knowledge and skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion and disease prevention and application to current health care issues.
Course structure
Part A. Advanced expertise24 credit points
Part B. Advanced Health Science core units24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured into two parts: Part A. Advanced expertise and Part B. Advanced Health Science core units.
Part A. Advanced Expertise
These units are taken within the partner degree at Southeast University Suzhou and recorded as block credit for this course.
Part B. Advanced Health Science Units
In these studies, you will gain expertise and competence in key aspects of health science and essential knowledge and skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion and disease. These units are taken at Monash University.
Course progression map
The course progression map will provide guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 48 points structured into two parts: Part A. Advanced expertise (24 points) and Part B. Advanced Health Science core units (24 points).
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Advanced expertise (24 points)
The Advanced expertise units are taken within the partner degree at Southeast University Suzhou and recorded as block credit for this course.
Part B. Advanced Health Science core units (24 points)
You must complete:
- HSC5020 Foundations of health promotion and program planning
- HSC5040 Introductory epidemiology
- HSC5051 Introductory biostatistics
- HSC5288 Public health fundamentals
Alternative unit codes for SEU students who travel to Australia on a student visa:*
- MPH5040 Introductory epidemiology
- MPH5041 Introductory biostatistics
- MPH5002 Foundations of health promotion and program planning
- MPH5288 Public health fundamentals
*Not for inclusion in structure builder.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
apply, interpret and communicate epidemiological and biostatistical knowledge and demonstrate skills in health settings
- 2
demonstrate an understanding of health science to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
- 3
investigate, analyse, document and communicate the core issues and requirements in developing data analysis capability
- 4
collect, organise, analyse, interpret and report health data
- 5
apply the major theories in the field of data analysis and data exploration to some characteristic problems
- 6
generate and evaluate disease/injury prevention and health promotion strategies to reduce the impact of health problems in the community
- 7
integrate health and data science related knowledge, critical analysis, expert judgement, autonomy, adaptability and responsibility into practice to address health problems relevant at a community, national, international or global level
- 8
communicate, evaluate and analyse principles of good research, legal, privacy and ethical issues in health science, and evaluate how they inform ethical and professional practice.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
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Other information
The Master of Health Science incorporates key aspects of health science including data analysis, processing and management, within the health context. The course builds upon competency in statistical and exploratory analysis, data formats and languages, processing of massive data sets, management of data and its role and impact in health. Health topics include essential knowledge and skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion and disease prevention and application to current health care issues.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Associate Professor Danijela Gasevic
Common questions
How long is Master of Health Science?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Health Science?
At Alfred Hospital and Suzhou (SEU).
How do I plan my Master of Health Science units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.