Distance Education

Master of Health Science - M.Hlth.Sci. Course Code SC144

Specialist Major in Speech Pathology

This program is designed for qualified speech pathologists who want to further their studies through postgraduate coursework.

This major is ideal for clinicians who wish to gain an advanced qualification within the field in which they are currently practising, but do not want to do research at this time.

Interested students should note that some units are only available online (distance).

Mode of offer
Local and international students
Full-time (1 year) / Part-time (2 years)
Face-to-face learning activities and online learning

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Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) - M.Hlth.Sc.(D.D.) Course Code SC107

The program offers flexible multi-disciplinary education for professionals in the rapidly developing field of developmental disabilities.

This is a unique initiative of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Centre for Developmental Disability Studies. The program was developed and is presented by a team of nationally and internationally recognised researchers and practitioners.

The Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) is designed to provide the opportunity for practitioners from a range of medical, nursing, dental, allied health, social work, behavioural science, educational and other professions to develop specialist skills underpinned by theory, scholarship and research in the field of developmental disabilities.

The course equips students to contribute to multidisciplinary practice which is characterised by respect for individuals with a developmental disability, their families, advocates and communities. The units of study in developmental disability are all conducted online.

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Interested in research?

An alternative to these Masters degrees is one of Speech Pathology's research Master’s degrees, or a PhD.

We have a Master’s that is primarily clinical research and another that is open to all comers. There are no fees to do a research degree.

For more information about research degrees contact the Faculty of Health Sciences' first, then if you have more questions you can contact the Discipline's