Post Graduate

MEDICINE

A recent review of allergy impact on services highlighted the rapidly increasing prevalence of allergic diseases in Australia. The study also highlighted the shortage of professional immunologists/allergists trained to translate allergic diseases knowledge into practice.

Further, Western Sydney University recognises the vital role skilled professionals play in identification and treatment of allergic diseases in all areas of life. This is reflected in our research and ongoing development of contemporary courses to meet areas of great demand.

WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

The Master of Medicine (Allergic Diseases) equips medical practitioners in clinical practice with advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise in allergic diseases and core epidemiological research methods. You will build on and integrate skills through online and face-to-face learning activities over a three year program. The program will enable you to competently diagnose and manage patients with allergic diseases, and critically appraise new concepts and evidence for clinical and research use. You will also will gain the fundamental epidemiological and statistical concepts and skills required to design and conduct studies and pursue further research training in allergic diseases.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively manage the complex allergic diseases seen in the community, as well as communicate effectively with patients across a range of cultures. These programs also provide professionals with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the science and clinical aspect of allergic diseases, enhancing their careers in their chosen fields.

ALLERGICDISEASESIMPROVE THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITHTHE ALLERGIC DISEASES COURSE.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ALLERGIC DISEASES MASTER OF MEDICINE (ALLERGIC DISEASES)

UAC Code 950430 950429

Apply Direct Code 4689 4753

Duration 2P 3P

Location External Please note that while some components of this course are delivered online, other components require on campus/ clinical school or clinical study requirements.

External Please note that while some components of this course are delivered online, other components require on campus/clinical school or clinical study requirements.

Intakes March (Autumn) February (Autumn)

Admission Entry is open to qualified and registered medical practitioners (doctors).

Applicants must be qualified and registered medical practitioners (doctors) in current clinical practice in Australia or New Zealand. Only local applicants who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia or citizens of New Zealand will be eligible to enrol in this course.

Applicants for the Masters course will follow one of three admission pathways

1. Applicants with no prior postgraduate qualification or training in allergic diseases will enrol through the standard admission pathway.

2. Applicants with a Graduate Certificate in Allergic Diseases qualification from Western Sydney University will enrol through one of two pathways

a) Students who completed the degree between 2012 and 2017 must apply for recognition of prior learning for 40 credit points (Allergic Sciences, Clinical Allergy). If approved, students will be eligible to enrol in Year 2 of the Masters course, and must successfully complete Reflective Clinical Allergy Practice before undertaking successive units (Nutritional Aspects of Allergic Diseases, Mental Health Aspects of Allergic Diseases)

b) Students who completed the degree from 2018 onwards with a minimum credit grade average must apply for recognition of prior learning for 40 credit points (Allergic Sciences 1, Allergic Sciences 2). If approved, students will be eligible to enrol in Year 2 of the Masters course.

3. Applicants with prior postgraduate qualifications or training in allergic diseases from a tertiary institution other than Western Sydney University or an accredited professional organisation (e.g. Royal Australasian College of Physicians) must apply for recognition of prior learning. If approved, students will be eligible to enrol in the Masters course at the level determined by their prior learning.

Key: P = Part-time.Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.

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The Master of Epidemiology course is designed for graduates interested in a career in health research, including clinicians (medical, nursing and allied health) and practitioners from health-related fields (public health, environmental health, communicable disease control).

WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

The Master of Epidemiology course provides an advanced understanding of epidemiological concepts and methods, and their application in clinical, public health and health policy settings. A variety of electives allow acquisition of specialist skills and knowledge in areas including disease surveillance, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological data, statistical modelling, and research protocol design. A capstone unit involving design and conduct of an epidemiological study, which may be workplace based, allows students to integrate their knowledge and experiences from the whole program.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates will have career opportunities in government departments and health service settings, private industry, domestic and international non-government organisations, and higher research degree courses in health and medical research.

EPIDEMIOLOGY

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MASTER OF EPIDEMIOLOGY GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EPIDEMIOLOGY

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EPIDEMIOLOGY

UAC Code 950418 950420 950420

Apply Direct Code 4738 4739 4740

CRICOS Code 088189K 088190F 088191E

Duration 2F/4P 1F/2P 0.6F/1P

Location Parramatta and Online Parramatta and Online Parramatta and Online

Intakes March (Autumn) March (Autumn) March (Autumn)

Admission Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline. OR three years full-time equivalent work experience in a health, welfare or aged care environment.

Key: F = Full-time, P = Part-time.Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.

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Our Cardiac Sonography degres have been developed with the needs of contemporary cardiac sonographers in mind. You will have the benefit of a blended learning model, which combines online and face-to-face learning, together with experience in a clinical practice. Moreover, support by industry partners will ensure that learning involves experience with state-of-the-art imaging equipment.

The Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Sonography is an Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR) approved graduate entry training program in cardiac sonography (echocardiography).

WHAT YOU’LL STUDY

The courses provide training in cardiac sonography (echocardiography). The essential aspects of echocardiography, such as image acquisition, measurement and interpretation are combined with exposure to emerging technologies and research. Upon completion, graduates will have the knowledge, skills and professional abilities , together with the research proficiency required for advanced practice as cardiac sonographers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Echocardiography is the most widely used imaging modality in cardiology. Graduates will have the knowledge, skills and professional abilities to practice as cardiac sonographers.

ACCREDITATION

On completion of the Diploma graduates will be eligible for registration by the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry.

Accreditation with ASAR is being sought for the Master’s degree.

CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY MASTER OF CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY

UAC Code 950426 950424

Apply Direct Code 4743 4751

Duration 2P 3P

Location Multi-modal Please note that while some components of this course are delivered online, other components require on campus/ clinical school or workplace requirements.

Multi-modal Please note that while some components of this course are delivered online, other components require on campus/ clinical school or workplace requirements.

Intakes March (Autumn) March (Autumn)

Admission Applicants for this course must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in natural and physical sciences or health.

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in natural and physical sciences or health. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in another discipline will be considered for admission if they can demonstrate greater than 12 months full-time work experience in medical imaging (which must be supported with a statement of service for all work experience listed).

Key: P = Part-time.Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.

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DISCLAIMERWestern Sydney University reserves the right to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. In the event that the course or courses are to be changed, or in the event of cancellation, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specified on their application.

CRICOS provider code: 00917K

CONTACT US

To discuss your study goals and career options, contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email postgraduatestudy@westernsydney.edu.au

POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION SESSIONS

Postgraduate Information Sessions are held throughout the year, and give you the opportunity to meet academic and professional staff, and to ask questions about courses, admission, fees and more. At these sessions, you will gain a better understanding of course content, what you can expect from the program and possible career paths. To register for a Postgraduate Information Session, visit westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduatesessions

To view the full range of postgraduate courses available visit westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduate

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website at uac.edu.au

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

You may be granted special equivalence or advance standing for academic, professional and/or any other qualifications you hold on

the basis of evidence submitted at the time of application.

HOW TO APPLY

All Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens can apply direct to Western using our Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)-hosted application site. Visit westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws. These applicants can also apply through UAC at uac.edu.au/postgraduate

Applications made direct to Western do not have an application fee.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens can apply direct to Western using our Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)-hosted application site. Visit westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws. These applicants can also apply through UAC at uac.edu.au/postgraduate

Applications made direct to Western do not have an application fee.

Application Information

You’ve come a long way. Go further.Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to postgraduate students with the drive, ambition and will to succeed.

Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities on the globe, Western Sydney is a world-class university with a growing international reach and reputation for academic excellence and impact-driven research.

To take your career to the next level, you need more than classrooms, more than theory.

That’s why we offer a combination of on-campus, online and clinical learning environments, with real-life, on-the-ground, hands-on opportunities for skill development in professional and community settings. We value academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge.

And we continue to challenge traditional notions of what a university ‘should’ be by pushing the boundaries of how knowledge is exchanged.

We equip our postgrads with the means to do more than just advance their careers. We are unlocking the potential of the next generation of global citizens, leaders and change-makers.

PROGRESS. UNLIMITED.

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