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About the course
Western’s Master of Primary Health Care builds advanced knowledge and leadership capability for professionals working in primary and community health settings. You’ll explore culturally responsive care, health promotion, epidemiology, mental health, crisis support, and aged care issues, with an emphasis on contemporary challenges in communities. The course includes a capstone or research-focused pathway and elective choice to tailor study to your practice area in Health Sciences.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue advanced practice and leadership roles across primary and community health contexts. Career directions include community health programs, mental health services, disability and rehabilitation services, and aged care organisations, as well as roles supporting individuals and communities in crisis. The degree supports work in government, NGOs and health providers where population health, service improvement and collaborative practice are central in Health Sciences.
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