University of Technology Sydney
Master of Medical Science Leadership
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
100% online, this is the first master's degree designed for medical scientists that combines leadership and innovation.
Course overview
- The first master's course of its kind that combines leadership development with innovation in medical science contexts
- Co-designed with Australian industry experts for real-world application
- 100% online with support from enrolment through to graduation
- Customised learning with elective options in business, communication, science, technology, and more
The UTS Online Master of Medical Science Leadership is designed for professionals wanting to advance into a leadership role or upskill to leverage their career opportunities. You might be looking to:
- Stay at the forefront of advancements in medical technology.
- Use contemporary technologies to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and the community.
- Build on your existing skillset to transition into a more people-focused role within the medical science field.
- Enhance your communication and creativity skills to present complicated concepts in a simple way.
- Follow your passion for medical science innovation and pursue a career that’s at the intersection of healthcare, science
Key facts
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What you will study
The Master of Medical Science Leadership comprises 12 online subjects (72 credit points [CP] in total).
Nine subjects (54 CP)
- Precision Medicine
- Innovations in Medical Science
- Science and Big Data
- Shaping Policies for the Future
- Communicating Science and Vision
- Public engagement with Health Data
- High Performance Science Leadership
- Leading People and Change
- Capstone (Leadership in Action)
Entry requirements
Completion of a UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a medical, biotechnology, biomedical, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, audiology, nursing or biomedical engineering field or completion of:
- Graduate Certificate in Science Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Medical Science Innovation
- Graduate Certificate in Public Engagement in Medical Science
English Language Requirement
Local applicants with international qualifications must satisfy English language requirements with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.5.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Research, inquiry and critical thinking: Identify health and medical science challenges and conduct appropriate research to solve complex problems.
- Professional, ethical and social responsibility: Engage in professional leadership practices that adhere to health and safety requirements, ethical conduct, risk management, and organisational, governance or regulatory requirements in the context of medical science.
- Reflection, innovation and creativity: Reflexively determine the value, integrity, and relevance of multiple sources of information and engage with abstract concepts to derive innovative solutions to complex medical science problems.
- Communication skills: Present complex concepts in a compelling way to discipline experts, health and medical professionals, consumers, scientists, industry and the wider community.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and connection with country: Exhibit cultural sensitivity when working effectively with and for Indigenous Australians in a medical science context.
Career outcomes
Strong employment growth is expected in professions such as laboratory managers, research and development managers, and medical laboratory technicians (National Skills Commission report from 2021).
Studying UTS Online’s Master of Medical Science Leadership may lead to roles such as:
- Policy Advisor
- Clinical Data Manager
- Clinical Project Manager
- Clinical Research Manager
- Head of Clinical Operations
- Lead Scientist
- Medical Science Director
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Manager
- Senior Medical Manager
- Senior Scientific Advisor
- Strategic Policy Advisor
- Medical Liaison
Fees & FEE-HELP
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