Graduate Diploma in Genomics and Health at The University of Melbourne

The Master of Health Science program is designed to prepare new, aspiring and middle tier health service practitioners, planners and managers to assume a leadership role in the strategic and operational management of a wide range of health services and facilities. The content aims to develop skills in managing people, resources, systems, and processes within health services to meet the changing needs of communities, clinicians, governments and organisations. The objective of the program is to develop decision-ready practitioners who can impact positively on health service issues and systems. Graduates of this program are exposed to academic and industry leaders who share their experience and knowledge to facilitate insight into the contemporary health service management, digital health, and workplace safety environments.

The Master of Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety) focuses on the practice of occupational health within national and international frameworks. It explores issues such as the physical, social and mental impacts of the occupational environment on health. Students have the opportunity to develop a safety systems approach concentrating on hazard identification, risk assessment and devising control measures incorporating safety management principles. The legal underpinning of OHS requirements at the workplace are also covered.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree is undertaken as a supervised program of original research. It is suited to those with some research training and experience, but who do not meet the eligibility criteria for direct entry into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The depth of research required for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is less than that required for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). In some cases, it is possible to use the Master of Philosophy as a pathway to upgrade to a Doctor of Philosophy. The Master of Philosophy is completed within a minimum period of 1 year full-time and a maximum period of 2 years full-time, or the part-time equivalent. Students with limited research training or experience are advised to undertake the Master of Research (MRes).