Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) - M.Hlth.Sc.(D.D.)
The Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability) at a glance...
Duration full time: 1 year
Duration part time: 2 years
Commencing semesters:
Semester 1
Credit points for completion: 48
Course location:
- Distance Only
Course study mode:
- On-line
Available to international students?
- Distance, Blockmode, Online, Intensive
Course code: SC107
Faculty:
Health Sciences
Faculty fax number:
+61 2 9351 9412
Faculty contact:
Postgraduate Enquiries
Faculty phone number:
+61 2 9351 9161
Contact position:
Student Central
Faculty street address:
Student Central
Faculty of Health Sciences
Gate 2, 75 East St
The University of Sydney
Lidcombe
New South Wales
2141
Australia
Faculty mailing address:
Student Central
Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Sydney
PO Box 170
Lidcombe
New South Wales
1825
Australia
Faculty web address:
http://www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
The program offers flexible multi-disciplinary education for professionals in the rapidly developing field of developmental disabilities.
Enquire about this course Faculty of Health Sciences
This is a unique initiative of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Centre for Developmental Disability Studies. The program was developed by, 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.
Information for international students
This course does not meet the CRICOS requirements for obtaining an Australian student visa, however, international students can complete the course through a combination of online and distance modules from their home country.
Strict application closing dates for Semester 1, 2010
Please note that the closing date for domestic student applications for Semester 1 2010 will be 30 October 2009. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.
Course completion requirements
48 credit points: students are to complete as required the core, elective and general elective units of study shown in the Table of units of study for the award as set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences handbook.
On campus attendance pattern
Block
End qualification
Master of Health Science (Developmental Disability)
Articulation courses
Grad.Cert.Hlth.Sc.(D.D.) (SG028)
Course structure
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Course level
Masters by Coursework
Honours availability
Additional year
Handbook website link
http://www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks/handbooks_admin/health_science.shtml
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