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Overview
This course is subject to final university approval.
- Navigate health law issues in your workplace and learn the intricacies of health laws that are directly relevant to your profession.
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Specially designed for non-law professionals, the 2 core units will give you a solid grounding of Australia's legal system, so you don't need any legal experience or a law degree to get the most out of this course.
- Some of the units are offered online so you can study when it's convenient for you.
- The health major is only available in part-time mode if you begin in Semester 1 (February). It is available both full-time and part-time in Semester 2 (July).
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You can complete the 4 units either full-time (one semester) or part-time (one year) to fit with your life style.
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You will have access to 24-hour on-campus computer and technology facilities and the Clayton Utz Law Library.
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If you already have a law degree, the Master of Laws (Health Law) is for you.
| QUT course code | LW54 |
| Course duration | 6 months full-time |
| Start month | 2013 |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
Details
Some units in health law will be taught by Professor Ben White, Dr Fiona McDonald, and Professor Lindy Willmott, who jointly wrote Australia's first book on national health law, Health Law in Australia published in 2010. You will have access to three of Australia's leading experts on health law and be inspired by their dedication and passion.
Senior medical staff, health administrators and managers will gain specialised knowledge in this course to excel their career and navigate heath law issues confidently. Choose from units including death decisions, consent and clinical negligence, international health policy, health care economics and leadership in health management. The two compulsory units will give you an overview of Australia's common law system and health care law and ethics.
Learn more about our Health Law Research Centre
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree (other than law) from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 7 point scale.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
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| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
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| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
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Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (Health)
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
