2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

Areas of specialisation are Clinical
Psychology, Clinical Psychology
(Child Specialisation) and Clinical
Neuropsychology.
The Master of Psychology program involves
coursework, placement and a minor thesis
(6,000 - 10,000 words). During the first
year of the course, students complete a
number of subjects designed to provide
an introduction to the relevant area and to
train them in the basic professional skills in
preparation for placements appropriate to
their particular specialisation. Students also
complete their first professional placement.
In addition, students commence work on
an empirical thesis in the first year of study,
which is submitted for examination in the
final year of the course.
During the second year of study, students
complete a series of advanced subjects.
In addition, students participate in a series
of practical training placements, which
provide exposure to a variety of models
of professional practice, and practical
involvement with clients in a wide variety
of situations. Students are expected to
display an increased level of responsibility
and competence as they proceed through
the sequence of placements. Students are
also expected to maintain high standards
throughout the course.
More information: www.psych.unimelb.edu.
au/courses/postgraduate/pt.html
Creating a world of career
opportunities with the Master of
Psychology
Graduates from the Master of Psychology
continue to be in high demand. The
rigourous training provided by the University
means our graduates are well-regarded
within the profession. Many have found
employment opportunities overseas.
More information: www.psych.unimelb.edu.
au/courses/postgraduate/pt.html
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Psychology is accredited by
the Australian Psychology Accreditation
Council (APAC), the accrediting authority
for psychology courses taught in Australia.
These qualifications are well-regarded
overseas. All Masters programs serve
as approved fifth and sixth year for
membership of the relevant college of the
Australian Psychological Society.
Master of Public Health
Duration and campus
1.5 - 2 years full-time
Parkville - some electives may be offered
in distance or block mode
Entry requirements
A non-health related degree (or
equivalent) and a minimum of two years
relevant work experience; or a healthrelated
degree with no health-related
experience.
Extra requirements
No.
More information
Melbourne School of Population
Health
t +61 3 8344 9339 or +61 3 8344 9338
f +61 3 8344 0824
e sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au
w www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Public Health course is
designed to build sound skills and expertise
in Australian and international public health.
It aims to provide graduates with the
knowledge and skills necessary to develop,
analyse and implement policy; to plan and
evaluate health services and programs;
and understand how research and project
work are conducted, all within the public
health context. The Master of Public Health
also provides the practical skills needed
to design, conduct, analyse and report on
research.
The Master of Public Health is flexible by
design and allows students to modify
their specialisation during their course
as they progressively learn more about
public health research and practice. This
ability to self-tailor also permits students
to create a highly specialised program
providing focused training in specific health
disciplines and research methods.
Specialisations are available in
Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health
Economics, Economic Evaluation, Health
Program Evaluation, International Health,
Primary Care, Sexual Health, Social Health,
and Womens’ Health.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
The Master of Public Health is a core
requirement for public health professional
work in many areas of government and
within public health systems. The Master
of Public Health is the preferred pathway
into a suite of professional roles with the
public health profession including health
protection and health promotion.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Master of Public Health is recognised
nationally and globally as the entry degree
for public health professional practice.
Master of Science
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
More information
Melbourne Graduate School of Science
t +61 3 8344 6404
f +61 3 8344 5803
e www.science.unimelb.edu.au/ask/
w http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au
Entry requirements
Master of Science – An undergraduate
degree in an appropriate discipline with at
least a H3 (65%) in the major or equivalent.
Entry is also subject to the availability
of appropriate research topics and
supervisors.
Master of Science (Biotechnology) – A
Bachelor degree with a major in a Life
Science or Chemistry and at least a H3
(65%) in the major, or equivalent.
Master of Science (Environmental
Science) – A Bachelor degree in an
appropriate discipline with at least 65% in
the major, or equivalent.
Master of Science (Management
Science) – A Bachelor degree in
an appropriate discipline including
mathematics, statistics and operations
research, engineering, information
technology, computing, commerce or
business, with at least H3 (65%) in the major
or equivalent.
Master of Science (Nanotechnology) –
Science entry: Bachelor degree with first
year Mathematics and a major in Chemistry
or Physics with a final score of at least 65%,
or equivalent.
Engineering entry: An appropriate four-year
engineering degree with a final score of at
least 65% or equivalent, or an appropriate
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