Master of Applied Health Sciences - Wellness and Rehabilitation

The Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) is aimed at wellness and rehabilitation practitioners and recent graduates (in fields such as chiropractic, health sciences, massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing, occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, sport and exercise) wishing to undertake an advanced programme of study in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position. The programme will enable them to extend their capability in critical and professional/clinical reasoning for specialist practice, leadership and management in professional settings. The programme is tailored to the individual study needs of each student.

Public and private sector organisations employing graduates of the Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) will benefit from the advanced knowledge and capabilities (including analytical and research) that the graduates have acquired during their programme of study. Possible roles may be in clinical leadership and specialist positions, as a disability support service manager, health promotion advisor, rehabilitation professional, specialist advisory and health manager, ACC case manager, clinical practice manager, or complementary integrative medicine professional.