Master of Health Professional Education

James Cook University

Australia, Townsville

University Rank:#440

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 30,486 / Year

Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026

Master of Health Professional Education

About

Focus on teaching and learning in health contexts with specific strategies applicable to clinical settings. Develop knowledge and skills in teaching and learning in clinical contexts, educational technologies, assessment, evaluation, curriculum design, leadership and research based on evidence and relevant to your career in health. Take advantage of flexible, online delivery with consistent support from JCU’s outstanding teachers.

Help shape the future of health care. JCU Health Professional Education graduates have specialist education skills applicable to all clinical settings and contexts.

Consult the handbook for more information.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Registration as a nurse, medical doctor or other health professional in Australia; or AQF level 7 bachelor degree in relevant discipline plus 2 years experience; or equivalent

English language requirements

Band 3a

If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

English Requirements

PTEMin 52
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 74

English Program Requirements

International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening. Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement.

English competency requirements may also be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Bachelor degree or master degree from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, or
Undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University.

Career

JCU’s Master of Health Professional Education (HPE) equip graduates with specialist educator skills that are applicable to a wide range of clinical and healthcare settings. Graduates have the advantage of a qualification in education in addition to their clinical discipline.

HPE is applicable to a range of healthcare settings. Graduates pursue careers in private and public hospitals; tertiary, rural and remote health services; and in community settings and clinics.

Graduates find work as educators in medicine, nursing, dentistry and all allied health professions. You could find employment as a lead clinical educator, supervisor or preceptor for health students in your discipline.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

30,486 / year

How to Apply

1 — Select your course

2 — Confirm entry requirements

3 — Check application due dates

4 — Meet your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements

5 — Check if you’re required to apply via an agent

6 — Prepare your documents

7 — Submit your application

Master of Health Professional Education

James Cook University

Australia, Townsville

Go to Official Website