Study metabolic health at the Sydney Medical School.
Overview
There is a global epidemic of diabetes and obesity and health professionals need to understand these diseases and be equipped to manage them. Our program is developed and delivered by international leaders in the field of diabetes and metabolic health. It provides students with knowledge and skills to manage diabetes, obesity and associated cardiovascular complications in the general population as well as particular groups, such as pregnant women.
This course is suited to nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and other health professionals with an interest in the field. It will provide you with a unique opportunity to study with your peers and network with clinical and academic leaders.
The course is delivered online with intensive face-to-face components held in the University's new state-of-the-art Charles Perkins Centre research and education hub. We adopt a case-based format and provide online tutorials to facilitate discussion and analysis.
Why study metabolic health with us?
- This degree has been developed and will be delivered by international leaders in the field of diabetes and metabolic health.
- This is a unique opportunity to study with like-minded peers and network with clinical and academic leaders.
- The evidence will be presented using a case based format and there will be frequent online tutorials to facilitate discussion and to help the student apply their learning to ‘real world’ practice.
- In a crowded employment market, this degree will signal your competence and interest in this rapidly evolving and important area of clinical practice.
- The course is delivered online with intensive face-to-face components held in the University's new state-of-the-art Charles Perkins Centre research and education hub.
Subject areas
There are no specialisations for this course.
Shared pool
Your admission criteria
English language proficiency
Find out if you need to prove English language proficiency (depends on your country of origin and educational background).
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission criteria’ section on this page.
Your fee
Your funding & scholarships
How to apply
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.
Closing dates
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.
Starting date
Semester 1 (March) 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.
Not available to student visa holders or to offshore international students. International students in Australia on other visas with study rights may apply.
Closing dates
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.
Starting date
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
What you'll study
The master's requires the completion of 48 credit points of units of study including:
- 12 credit points of compulsory units of study
- 24 credit points of stream specific units of study
- 12 credit points of stream specific or general elective units of study.
The course can be studied full time or part time and is largely taught online. Some of the MBHT units of study include an intensive face to face teaching session which must be attended or viewed online.
Admission criteria
Admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Metabolic Health) requires one of the following:
- successful completion of an embedded degree program (graduate certificate or graduate diploma) with a minimum credit average
- a bachelor's degree in a health or science-related discipline with honours
- a bachelor's degree plus a postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline.
- Current registration as a nurse (Registered Nurse (Division 1)) or allied health professional in an Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction with a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience.
Applicants must also provide evidence of at least 12 months of relevant work experience.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in and may be changed without notice.
Program Director
Professor Stephen Twigg
Stan Clark Chair in Diabetes; Kellion Professor of Endocrinology; Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Professor Stephen Twigg’s research focuses on translational studies in blood glucose management and on the prevention, timely detection, stabilisation and reversal of diabetes and its complications. His research interests include exercise in diabetes and prediabetes, and organ complications of diabetes.
Professor Twigg, along with unit of study coordinators Dr Victoria Rudland, Professor Tim Gill and Dr Kelly Stanton, developed a series of evidence-based units of study covering the management of common metabolic health problems in an interactive format.
Student experience
Dr Lena Attebo
Executive Health Solutions
“The course introduced me to health professionals with similar interests to myself, and together we widened our knowledge by sharing our experiences. Interaction with my peers from all allied health fields was both enjoyable and educational, and let me gain an insight to different approaches to clinical scenarios.
“The program is unique, with evidence-based focus on the important practical aspects of caring for people affected by metabolic diseases. I have come out of the program with a better understanding of how to approach, manage and motivate my patients that are affected by obesity, diabetes, or metabolic syndromes."
Career Pathways
This course provides advanced postgraduate training for clinicians wishing to understand and manage diabetes, obesity and associated cardiovascular complications in the general population as well as particular groups.University of Sydney campus tour
Domestic students
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