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About the course
This Master of Rural Generalist Practice is designed to advance clinical and research capability for health professionals working in rural and remote settings. You’ll build leadership skills and learn to develop and evaluate health service delivery to improve patient care in low-resourced communities. The flexible, online-focused program supports practice-based learning aligned to rural generalist roles in health disciplines at master’s level in Health Sciences. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue advanced rural generalist and leadership roles across rural and remote health services. Career pathways may include senior allied health clinician roles, rural practice leadership, service development and quality improvement positions, and roles supporting integrated care models and workforce capability in regional communities. This master’s qualification supports progression into advanced practice and health service management within Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Entry requirements
AQF level 7 or AQF level 8 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline, completed more than 2 years prior to admission.
Living Costs in Townsville**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
