Where will your postgraduate studies lead you?
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Our Master of Healthcare Technology Innovation degree will empower you to transform healthcare systems through innovative data science and engineering solutions. Whether you are a health practitioner, engineer, IT professional, or scientist, this program provides rigorous training in new, complementary skills while simultaneously leveraging your prior knowledge to revolutionise healthcare. The program offers the flexibility to tailor learning to cater for your professional and personal healthcare interests.
The prevailing healthcare challenges demand innovative and integrative use of diverse technologies. We are witnessing breakthroughs in molecular profiling technologies, medical data capture, artificial intelligence-enabled diagnostics and prognostics, biomedical data science, smart medical devices, tissue and organ engineering, and surgical robotics. They are changing our current landscape in healthcare delivery and consumption. The future of healthcare will be driven by rapid technological advancements, and it is crucial to both understand the innovative use of these technologies and gain frontline exposure to their research and development.
Our Master of Health Technology Innovation is an ideal degree if you are seeking to expand your career options and be part of the technological healthcare revolution. Recognising the necessity and emergence of multi-disciplinary engagement in advancing healthcare, you will work alongside engineers, IT specialists, data scientists and health professionals in cross-disciplinary projects.
Commonwealth Supported Places
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students. This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA). CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Candidates for the Master of Health Technology Innovation complete 96 credit points, consisting of at least 24 credit points of core units of study, 24 credit points of specialist units of study, up to 24 credit points of foundation units of study, and at least 12 credit points of project units of study. Candidates select units which complement their background and qualifications.
With permission from the Dean, a candidate for the Master of Health Technology Innovation who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Sepcialist or Foundation units of study with at least Distinction average marks, may take Health Technology Innovation Dissertation Project units.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification.
Graduates of the Master of Health Technology Innovation are trained in the innovative applications of technologies into healthcare, and master their integration.
It will allow you to transit across healthcare-technology disciplines, or revolutionise your own: you can identify and lead the integration of engineering and data innovations within healthcare institutions, or you can lead commercial interests in developing novel engineering products and solutions that target the healthcare sector.
