Specialist Certificate in Implementation Science

Developed by the University of Melbourne and the Centre for Evidence and Implementation Science (CEI), the Specialist Certificate in Implementation Science systematically explores how applying implementation can ensure the success of evidence-based practice in health education and social welfare.

Implementation science is the study of methods and approaches to aid the uptake and integration of research findings into routine practice. The aim of implementation science is to improve the quality of health, education and social services.

The only course of its kind in the Australasian region, this Specialist Certificate enables you to make a broad impact on the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities, whilst developing a stronger understanding of the discipline of implementation, impact on the health and well-being of individuals and society.

Who is this course for?

This course has been designed for a broad range of professionals working in health, education and social welfare who contribute to the implementation of policies, programs or projects, and who would like to improve the delivery of human services.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Course aims

This course aims to strengthen the implementation knowledge and skills of human service professionals. You will gain a valuable understanding of the core principles of high-quality implementation and its application to the complex environment of health, education and social care.

Pathways

By successfully completing this course you may be eligible for credit toward the Master of Advanced Social Work or Master of Health and Human Services.

You may also be interested in the following courses:

• Master of Advanced Social Work
• Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work
• Specialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work
• Master of Health and Human Services
• Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services
• Specialist Certificate in Health and Human Services.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  6.5

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  with no band less than 6.0

  TOEFL

  79+

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  with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

  PEARSON

  64+

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  with no communicative skill below 60

  CAMBRIDGE

  176+

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  with no skill less than 169

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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