Course Catalogue

Master of Health Professional Practice (SHPPR1)

2026

Course Structure

The information provided for this course was valid for the final year of enrolment. Students continuing in this course may find there have been some changes to the unit availability. Students should, in the first instance, refer to the recommended study plan in the newest version of this course to make their unit selection for the current year.

Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs. Students electing not to transfer should refer to the transitional arrangements where provided.

If you have any queries, or concerns about your course progression you would like clarified, please contact Student Central on freecall 1800 061 963 or student.central@cdu.edu.au.

The first half of the course provides an introduction to professional practices and prepares you for conducting your own research in the second half of the course.

This program contains core studies in Interprofessional Practice, Applied Allied Health Professional Practice, Health communication and advocacy, Research Methodology and students conduct a major research project based on your area of interest and expertise with guidance of an experienced Supervisor.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Core (4 units)	40cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. HSC501 Interprofessional Practice (no longer available 2025) HSC527 Applied Allied Health Professional Practice (not offered 2026) HSC578 Advanced Research Methodology (not offered 2026) HSC505 Leadership, Change and Reflective Practice (not offered 2026)
Research (2 units)	40cp	Research units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. HSC810 Applied Research Project 1 (20cp) (not offered 2026) HSC820 Applied Research Project 2 (20cp) (not offered 2026)
	80	Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

Further Assistance

For further assistance please contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (freecall) or student.central@cdu.edu.au. Student Central staff will assist you with applying for or enrolling in a course and provide assistance with timetables, fees, HELP (Higher Education Loan Program), external materials, enrolment changes and many other issues.

Unit Catalogue - provides general information about each unit including a brief description, the semester and mode offered as well as the fees for Commonwealth Supported places.
Timetables - provides information about individual class times for units offered internally. Timetables for the following academic year are published early in December each year.
Bookshop - if text books have been prescribed, recommended or ordered for units in this course, details are available by unit code through the Casuarina Campus Bookshop.