Master of Health Professional Education

The Master of Health Professional Education (MHPE) provides a multidisciplinary program of study for health care professionals involved in teaching in a variety of health service delivery settings including the public and private sectors in nursing and allied health. The principal aim of the program is to respond to the growing demands for clinical educators and meet the ongoing professional development needs of clinicians.

CQUniversity is an educational facility that nurtures, values, and supports the development and sharing of knowledge across health disciplines to improve positive patient outcomes.

What am I studying?

The Master of Health Professional Education is the first program of its kind offered in Central Queensland and is the only program of its kind offered outside the south-east Queensland corner. This program meets changes to health discipline registration requirements, with clearly articulated program outcomes at exit points.

Contemporary learning technologies are used, drawing on mobile learning constructs and exploiting the affordances of iPad, iPhone and iPod technology, as well as other similar innovations.

Entry Requirements

1. Hold a three year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution plus industry experience involving continuous professional development as evidenced by at least one of:

• Significant contribution to industry
• Promotion in the workplace
• Recognition by a professional body
• Community/industry leadership
• Receipt of significant prizes and/or awards
• Personal references that attest to the applicant’s high level performance in the workplace/industry/community
• Publications/patents/copyright; or

2. Hold a three year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution plus a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in area of specialty clinical practice; or

3. Hold a three year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution plus be in the position of clinical educator in the health care sector for at least 2 years; or

4. Other undergraduate qualifications where the applicant can demonstrate superior recognition of prior learning (RPL) of continuous professional development in the areas listed in point one above.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Health Professional Education is a multidisciplinary program aimed at providing educational pathways to health care professionals involved in teaching and learning in health care settings.

Program Structure

To meet the requirements of the award of, Master of Health Professional Education you must complete 96 units of credit. You may eligible for an interim award, the Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education upon completing 48 units of credit.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Master of Health Professional Education program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Residential School and Study Requirements

A five-day residential school at the beginning of the program will introduce you to the courses and technology that will be used in the delivery of those courses.

Professional Recognition

The professional award is recognised by employers and employees holding tertiary qualifications in relevant areas are remunerated through their wage structure.