Master of Medicine (Child Health)
Master of Medicine (Child Health)
Program Status:
This program applies to students who commenced in 2025 or later.
The Master of Medicine (Child Health) is a comprehensive program designed to enhance the expertise of medical practitioners in the field of child and adolescent health. This program blends advanced theoretical knowledge with practical clinical reasoning skills, focusing on the diagnosis and management of paediatric conditions. Students will develop the core epidemiological and statistical skills needed to design and carry out research, and to advance their training in paediatric medicine. Every aspect of the program is designed, developed and assessed by experienced academics and experts form Western Sydney University and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 80 credit points with a
4793 Graduate Diploma in Child Health
Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a
4794 Graduate Certificate in Child Health
Study Mode
One and a half years full-time or three years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission|
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Full Time | Online | See above |
| Online | Part Time | Online | See above |
Inherent requirements
The inherent requirements for this Masters program will be the same as those for medicine course
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/ir/inherent_requirements/inherent_requirements_for_medicine_courses
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent Australian or overseas degree in Medicine and be registered with AHPRA (or equivalent international regulatory body) as a medical practitioner.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points which include the subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Core subjects | ||
| Level 5 subjects | ||
| MEDI 5001 | Newborn and Infant Development | 10 |
| MEDI 5002 | Behaviour, development and disability | 10 |
| MEDI 5003 | Adolescent, mental health and health inequity | 10 |
| MEDI 5004 | Emergency and acute care | 10 |
| Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Child Health at this point- completion of 40 cps | ||
| MEDI 6001 | Cardiorespiratory, ENT and Allergy | 10 |
| MEDI 6002 | Gastroenterology, Urology and other specialties | 10 |
| MEDI 6003 | Infectious Disease and Autoimmune conditions | 10 |
| MEDI 6004 | Neurology, Musculoskeletal and Surgical problems | 10 |
| Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Child Health at this point - completion of 80 cps | ||
| MEDI 7066 | Medical Research Project (PG) | 20 |
| Plus 2 Specialist Subjects from Pool: | ||
| Specialist Subject Pool | 20 | |
| Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Qualitative Research Methodology in Health | ||
| Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology | ||
| Introduction to Epidemiology | ||
| The Social Determinants of Health | ||
| Health Advancement and Health Promotion | ||
| Total Credit Points | 120 | |