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2011 Postgraduate
Wellness
ONLINE COursEwOrk
MC171 wellness at rMIT Program features
Master of Wellness
Wellness is now more than a trillion dollar industry Teaching methods
GD169
and there is a growing need for highly skilled The program uses a range of teaching strategies
Graduate Diploma in Wellness
professionals. RMIT is aiming to produce including paper-based and online course notes
GC138 practitioners and managers who will lead the and textbooks, and online group discussions and
Graduate Certificate in Wellness wellness revolution with the Master of Wellness tutorials.
Note program. This innovative program is open to local
These programs are not available and international (offshore) students and can be Assessment
to on-shore international students. studied fully online. The wellness industry is A wide range of assessment strategies is used
International students can study extremely diverse and this program is designed to to develop knowledge, practical skills and higher
online from their own country. cater for a wide range of interests, with graduates conceptual and analytical skills. Assessment
School of Health Sciences gaining a professional qualification as well as strategies include exams, essays, literature reviews,
personal wellness skills. online group participation, journals, case studies,
reports, projects and practical tasks.
There is a wide range of approved electives and
students can develop a specialisation. Program structure
The master consists of 144 credit points. This
Mode and duration incorporates the graduate diploma (96 credit points)
Master: one-and-a-half years full-time or three years and the graduate certificate (48 credit points).
part-time. This duration incorporates graduate The following is an example of courses offered.
diploma: one year full-time or two years part-time;
and graduate certificate: six months full-time or one Graduate certificate Credit points
year part-time. » Wellness and complementary and
alternative medicine 12
Delivery of the program is primarily online. Some
» Wellness, health enhancement and
elective courses require on-campus attendance but
lifestyle management 12
you are able to choose electives that are fully online.
» Two electives from approved list 24
Pathway Additional courses to be completed for the
Completion of Master of Business Administration Graduate diploma
(Executive)—MBA(E)—courses as electives in the » Happiness and positive psychology 12
Master of Wellness program could be used to gain » Wellness assessment and health analysis 12
credit for the courses in subsequent MBA(E) studies » Two electives from approved list 24
at RMIT (if undertaken within five years of
Additional courses to be completed for the
graduation).
Master
After completion of the program students may wish
» Clinical research or wellness project 24
to pursue a master by research and/or a PhD.
» Research elective from approved list 12
Career outlook » Elective from approved list 12
The Master of Wellness develops the knowledge Examples of approved electives
and skills essential for employment in the growing » Counselling and assessment
field of wellness. Work opportunities include the » Energy medicine
spa and wellness industry, the complementary » Ergonomics
healthcare sector, conventional healthcare and
» Food as medicine
community health settings, the corporate sector
» Global business context
and private practice as a wellness consultant.
» Herbs and natural supplements
» Leadership and management
» Marketing management
» Mindbody wellness
» Sustainable energy policy and practice
» Wellness coaching
www.rmit.edu.au
Entrance requirements Fees
A bachelor degree or equivalent from a university or a private college Program fees may vary according to the courses chosen and fees
with a government-accredited bachelor degree program. Graduates are invoiced on a semester basis. RMIT reserves the right to adjust
with an advanced diploma plus three years relevant industry fees on an annual basis but no fee increase will exceed the annual
experience (or equivalent) may only enrol in the graduate certificate increase cap of 7.5%.
program. Achievement of this award will enable you to progress to Further information is available from the relevant program contact
the master program. Students with advanced qualifications or or at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees
experience may be considered for recognition of prior learning.
Fees for 2011
Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Master: $28 800 total program cost. This incorporates
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that graduate diploma: $19 200 and graduate certificate: $9 600.
RMIT recognises applicants’ skills and knowledge gained through
formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or FEE-higher education loan program (FEE-HELP)
life experience (including volunteer work, committee responsibilities, Students offered a fee-paying place (FPP) may be eligible for the
family duties, hobbies). FEE–HELP (FEE–higher education loan program) scheme, which
enables eligible fee-paying students to obtain an interest-free loan.
Application procedures For further information: www.goingtouni.gov.au
Timely applications for coursework programs are due by: Postgraduate commonwealth supported equity places
» 10 November each year (semester 1) and RMIT has a limited number of government-subsidised CSP in
» 31 May each year (midyear semester 2). postgraduate coursework programs for applicants who meet
Applications will be accepted after these dates until all places have entrance and equity criteria. For further information please visit:
been filled. You are encouraged to lodge your application early. www.rmit.edu.au/programs/applications/equity
Midyear applications open on 1 May, visit www.rmit.edu.au/midyear Additional costs
This program may incur extra costs for items such as textbooks,
Apply via: RMIT Direct Application Form
program notes, field trips, special equipment and materials. Please
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
contact the School of Health Sciences for details (see below).
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/applications/forms
scholarships
Many of RMIT’s scholarships are based on financial and living
circumstances. Before letting money worries control your life and
upset your studies, check the web site and contact the friendly staff.
Further information: Scholarships Office
Tel. +61 3 9925 2811
Email: scholarships@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships
Further information rMIT Info Corner
Contact: Professor Marc Cohen Customer service consultant
Tel. +61 3 9925 7376 330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Email: healthsciences@rmit.edu.au Melbourne, 3000
www.rmit.edu.au/healthsciences Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Further program information: Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc171 www.rmit.edu.au
Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this publication is accurate and current at the date of printing. For the most up-to-date information,
please refer to the RMIT University web site before lodging your application. Prepared in August 2010. CRICOS provider number 00122A. 11162 0810
