Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (2 years)

at Flinders University

The program exposes you to the principles and practice of clinical rehabilitation and provides the opportunity of studying in an area relevant to your field of clinical practice. The coursework masters provides training in research methods and enables you to develop either research expertise or advanced practice skills in clinical rehabilitation and apply this to a specific project. The research masters enables you to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of clinical rehabilitation, receive training in research methods, and undertake a significant research project in the form of a thesis.

Year 1

Core

• The Study of Rehabilitation Practice
• Clinical Research Methods
• Tools for Effective Rehabilitation Practice
• Clinical Rehabilitation Practice
   

Year 2

Core

• Select 36 units from the same Stream undertaken at first year.

Applicants who do not hold the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation or the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in a health related area from an approved tertiary institution. In addition applicants must have at least two years' post degree experience in a related clinical area.  Applicants who have at least two years’ post degree work experience in a related clinical area within an Australian context may be eligible for 18 units of credit towards the Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation, including the 9 units of the placement topic plus 9 units of elective topics.

International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:

• Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
• Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
• Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.

Annual fees:   $37,500

Graduates can work in both public and private health care organisations. They may also work in teaching, managerial or research positions.

Potential occupations include:

• clinical nurse educator

• rehabilitation advisor

• rehabilitation counsellor

• allied health coordinator (rehabilitation)

• rehabilitation coordinator

• academic in allied health courses.
   

Potential employers include:

• hospitals

• rehabilitation centres

• community health centres

• universities

• mental health services

• private rehabilitation providers.