This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct applied research in health or community services settings (thesis stream) and to develop, implement and evaluate health-related programs and services. It offers opportunities to learn more about a variety of specialities in the health field, to strengthen analytical skills and to consider furthering knowledge through research. The course aims to meet the needs of health professionals who have assumed or are likely to assume high-level responsibility for coordination and management of these programs and services. At the time of applying, students are able to choose from the following majors: health administration, health evaluation and research, health information management, health policy, health promotion and gerontology, gerontology, plus rehabilitation counselling, spiritual care and palliative care.

Graduates are prepared for work in fields where older people are the focus. These include health and aged care, policy development, human services, health promotion and social research.