Program handbook

Description

The Master of Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management) program will be delivered within an experiential framework and involve a range of health service personnel as well as University teaching staff. Course material is provided via the University's online learning system (Canvas) which facilitates communication between candidates and teaching staff via email, discussion forums, wikis and blogs and provides access to announcements, course outlines, course content, assessment items and web 2.0 resources.

The online delivery mode ensures the programs' suitability to clinicians working across Australia in the healthcare system. 


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate and reflect upon leadership and management structure in health delivery at National, State, Regional and Local levels and the implications for patient care.
  • Employ advanced knowledge and ability to apply a range of evidence-based clinical leadership theories to the management of complex health systems.
  • Exhibit ability to identify and critically evaluate the role of a leader in a clinical team context and an ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively as an essential member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Construct a sound understanding of research methodology and its application to research questions in clinical health leadership and management.
  • Demonstrate the ability to creatively develop effective and efficient approaches to health service delivery.
  • Apply advanced understanding and ability to facilitate and evaluate clinical practice audits and safety reviews.
  • Illustrate the ability to critically evaluate and develop clinical competence.

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 10:18 am
Program code12263
AQF level

Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Online
Duration
  • Australian students - 2 years part-time.
  • International students - 2 years part-time.
Term typeSemesters
Fees
Relevant University rules and policies

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Admission information

Admission requirements

  • Health professional registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA), national board, or another recognised accrediting body, from the following discipline areas:
    • Medicine
    • Nursing
    • Midwifery
    • Oral Health
    • Pharmacy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Podiatry
    • Optometry
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Diagnostic Radiography
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Speech Pathology
    • Social Work
    • Paramedicine
  • Completed a minimum of a three year degree with at least one year's experience in a clinical setting

International health professional graduates in Australia are encouraged to apply. Health professional graduates working overseas are also encouraged to apply and their application will be reviewed by the Program Convenor on a case by case basis. International applicants will need to demonstrate current registration with their equivalent health professional registration authority.

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6.5

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

80 units

Program duration

2 years part-time up to 6 years maximum.

Program requirements

The program requires the completion of 80 units of study undertaken online in part time mode. All students must complete 50 units of core courses, and 30 units of courses chosen from the Course List.

The order students enrol in Core Courses will depend on their commencement term as CLAM courses are only taught in alternate years.


Program planner

Current students program planner

Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.

Program Planner

Prospective student degree planner

If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.

Transition arrangements

From 2021 onwards this program will no longer have specialisations. Students enrolled pre 2021 will be able to complete their specialisation, some may be required to work with the Program Convenor to develop a case-by-case plan.

From 2021 CLAM6002, Australian Health Service Organisation, Infrastructure and Management will be replaced by PUBH6305, Global Health Systems and Policy. Students who have not completed CLAM6002 prior to 2021 will need to complete PUBH6305.

To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to the program plan for the year you commenced your degree.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CLAM6001Evaluating, Assessing and Developing Clinical Competence
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
CLAM6006Foundations of Clinical Leadership and ManagementNot currently offered10 units
CLAM6008Application of Leadership and Management SkillsNot currently offered10 units
PUBH6150Quality and Safety in Health Care
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6305Global Health Systems and Policy
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Course List

Complete 30 units from the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this program

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
CLAM6007Anatomy of a Sustainable Health ServiceNot currently offered10 units
EPID6660Public Health Implications of an Ageing PopulationNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6001Managing Under Uncertainty
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
GSBS6009Cross-Cultural Management
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6015Services and Relationship Marketing Management
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
GSBS6042Employment Relations
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6190Human Resource and Organisational Development
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
GSBS6380Health Economics and Finance
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Newcastle City Precinct)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
HPRO6715Foundations of Health Promotion
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
INFT6304Project Planning and Management
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (NAIHES)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
OHSE6001Occupational Heath and Hygiene
  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
OHSE6002Workplace Safety
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
OHSE6003Risk Management
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6300Introduction to Public Health
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6301Chronic Disease and Injury Control
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PUBH6302Applied Equity-Focussed Health Impact Assessment
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.