Master of Rural Generalist Practice

Program Overview

The Master of Rural Generalist Practice (MRurGenPrac) is a 1.5-year program designed for Allied Health professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in rural healthcare. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively deliver healthcare services in low-resource settings, covering clinical practice, research, teaching, and communication. The program offers flexibility with full-time or part-time study options, preparing graduates for advanced roles in rural, regional, and remote healthcare environments.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Master of Rural Generalist Practice (MRurGenPrac) is an industry-developed program for Allied Health professionals who seek to advance their clinical and academic expertise in the field of rural, regional, and remote healthcare.
• It is a coursework-based, 1.5-year full-time or part-time equivalent program that equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively deliver healthcare services in low-resource settings.
• The curriculum comprises core and elective subjects designed to enhance clinical practice, research and evaluation skills, teaching and learning expertise, and effective communication skills.
• The program offers flexibility by allowing students to pursue a full-time or part-time study option, enabling them to balance their academic pursuits with professional responsibilities and personal commitments.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates to advance their careers within a wide range of rural, regional, and remote healthcare environments, including:

• Allied Health roles in nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, pharmacy, social work, psychology, speech pathology
• Leadership and specialist roles in community and clinical settings