C03068v1 Master of Indigenous Health (Research)
Award(s): Master of Indigenous Health (Research) (MIndH(Res))CRICOS code: 0100293
Course EFTSL: 2
Overview
Career options
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Other information
Overview
This course is intended for Indigenous health professionals, or others who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree and wish to pursue a career that includes research or gain a competitive advantage in their career by completing an additional postgraduate qualification. Students gain research skills and expertise in their area of research interest, and demonstrate their outstanding academic ability and commitment to their field through the completion of the degree.
This course provides students with the opportunity to work with leading national and international researchers in their area of interest, and to develop and complete an original research project which contributes to knowledge in the field. Students gain research training and skills, as well as developing extensive knowledge and expertise in an area of research. Students are supported by a strong and vibrant research culture, both within the school and the university, and have access to other researchers, a wide variety of workshops, the university library and research facilities.
Career options
This course provides an excellent preparation for students who wish to pursue doctoral research, a career in research, or career progression. Career options include academic appointments, expanded practice roles, advisory positions, and industry roles.Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score of 65; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 overall with a writing score of 185.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Course duration and attendance
The maximum course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study. Students can complete the course in less than the maximum time.Course structure
This course consists of one thesis subject which is undertaken for the duration of the degree. Students undertake a minor research project that may be in any professional or clinical area of the student's choice, or may be of a theoretical nature, addressing gaps in knowledge related to policy or practice. Students work closely with a principal supervisor and a supervisory panel, and are required to report on their progress each session.Course completion requirements
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Other information
Further information is available from:
Research administration officer
telephone +61 2 9514 4834
email health.research.students@uts.edu.au
and from the UTS Graduate Research School: