Master of Workplace Injury Management and Occupational Rehabilitation

The Master of Workplace Injury Management and Occupational Rehabilitation by coursework program will provide students with the opportunity to undertake study in injury management, occupational rehabilitation and related topics. This postgraduate program is designed to develop advanced knowledge, critical understanding and problem solving approaches to the complex range of issues and processes associated with practice in Workplace Injury Management and Occupational Rehabilitation. Students will, in many cases, be working in a variety of roles within this area, for example case managers, project officers, rehabilitation consultants and coordinators, injury management consultants and injury claims consultants.

Our degree programs are renowned for their student-centred approach and emphasise the development of the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in a rapidly changing environment. Many of our professional qualifications are recognised around the world. As one of Australia's top 10 research universities, we are recognised as a leader in medical and health research and education, supported by our multidisciplinary and collaborative approach.

Graduates of the program would be able to seek employment as Case managers in rehabilitation provider practices and insurance companies; injury management/rehabilitation advisers with insurance companies and large companies; injury management personnel; health promotion personnel; project officers with statutory authorities and within government departments; industry advisers or injury claims consultants with insurance companies.

Admission will be on the basis of a relevant undergraduate bachelor degree. Applicants to apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) with appropriate documentation or via Gradschool.com at http://www.gradschool.com.au

Relevant undergraduate qualifications see under recommended studies.

Bachelor degree in one of the following; Human Movement, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Health and Safety, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Applied Science in a health or disability related field or other qualifications approved for this purpose by the Pro Vice-Chancellor with advice from the Program Convenor.

Credit maybe granted for up to 20 units for relevant post graduate courses completed within the past 5 years, as determined by the PVC with advice from the Program Convenor.

Credit may be available for previous studies on the basis of an individual assessment for each applicant. Credit will be awarded in accordance with University Policy and Faculty Guidelines. Applications for credit should be submitted via the University's online credit application system at http://intraweb.newcastle.edu.au/catso/ .

Professionals can seek continuing education points from their respective professional bodies from completion of this program and parts there of.

This program is available to offshore International students only. International Students must meet the minimum requirements for English consistent with University Policy. As this program is to be offered distance mode support with access and resources, for example Blackboard, will be provided by administrative and information technology staff. Blackboard will also enable electronic tutorial support to be provided.

The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.

The program is offered by online mode, and learning materials will be both paper based and electronic. Internet access is required for online components of some courses. There are no residential components to this program.

Two years part time, online.

The Master of Workplace Injury Management and Occupational rehabilitation is an 80 unit program requiring students to study 60 units of Core courses and 20 units of Directed Courses.

Students with prior postgraduate studies may be eligible for credit transfer of a maximum of 20 units (2 courses).

When choosing the 20 units of Directed Courses for the program, at least 10 units must be chosen from the list of Health Directed Courses.