Master of Health Professions Education (Coursework and Dissertation)

About the course

This fully online master’s course is designed for health professionals who want to build expertise in health professions education. It emphasises interdisciplinary discussion alongside practical and scholarly approaches to designing, delivering and evaluating education in clinical and health settings. The programme includes both coursework and a dissertation component, supporting evidence-informed practice and educational leadership in health professions education at master’s level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue or advance roles in teaching and education leadership across universities, hospitals and other health services. Typical pathways include clinical educator, health professions academic, curriculum or learning designer, assessment and evaluation roles, and education project or programme leadership within professional training settings. This prepares you for specialist responsibilities in educational development and scholarship within health professions education at master’s level.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)