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Master of Indigenous Health

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Student ?

Domestic

Campus

Wollongong

Delivery ?

Distance

Duration

1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Autumn 2026

Code

UOW: 1440

Overview

The Master of Indigenous Health prepares health workers in Indigenous health, for clinical and administrative leadership roles in the health care system. The program emphasises independent study and enquiry and is structured for planned and consistent integration of theory with practical skills and competencies.

Co-designed with a broad range of First Nations people and Indigenous organisations, core subjects are taught using an Indigenous framework, in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

This course can be tailored to suit your interests with electives such as: leadership, management, research or health promotion. Delivery is via distance education with both structured and unstructured learning opportunities allowing some flexibility in how you undertake study.

Gain skills and knowledge in evaluation, report writing, writing funding applications, project management, research ethics, integrity and practice in an Indigenous health context. You will study Indigenous research methodologies, Indigenous evaluation and quality improvement, Indigenous trauma care and recovery, and will complete a major or minor research project.

The course allows you to choose either 12 or 24 credit points of electives, you could focus on one area listed below or undertake a broad range of subjects:

Leadership
Management
Public health

The faculty maintains strong links with Aboriginal community-controlled health services, and Local Health Districts to ensure programs are relevant to the latest industry developments.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Careers

Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Mentor
Aboriginal Health Officer
Career Support Officer
Community Housing Worker
Consultant Psychologist
Drug and Alcohol Consultant
Health Promotion Officer

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

A recognised bachelor’s degree of three years' duration, or a Graduate Certificate (including GC ITRP) or a Graduate Diploma. An equivalent average mark of 50% is required.

Recognition may also be given for relevant work experience or prior learning.

Work and life experience
Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).

For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
If you have completed or partially completed studies at an approved university or tertiary institution, you may be eligible for entry to UOW. You'll need to provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete. Non-English documents must include an official English translation. For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.
English language proficiency
All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.

Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.
Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Part-Time Study Load

For part-time students, study hours will vary based on the number of units taken, with similar expectations for class and independent study.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	Distance	$14832 (2025)	$44496 (2025)
Wollongong	Distance	$14832 (2026)	$44496 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong, UOW Online Wollongong
Orientation: Check your campus details
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications close
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: 9 December 2024*
*Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not available.

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