Course overview
The Clinical Leadership specialisation is available to study as a graduate certificate and as part of the Master of Advanced Practice.
| Key information | |
|---|---|
| Available as | Graduate Certificate; Master of Advanced Practice |
| Teaching periods | Semesters 1 and 2 |
| Locations | Curtin Perth and Curtin Singapore |
| International students | This specialisation is available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa. |
Key components include:
- leadership theories applied to healthcare and research in clinical practice, which will prepare you for leadership roles within professional healthcare
- relevant practice codes, standards, policy and legislation; and critical-thinking skills that generate effective solutions to healthcare team issues
- access and synthesis of information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients
- collaborative research that may lead to improvements in clinical practice.
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Entry requirements
Prospective students must have a bachelor degree in a relevant clinically based health or allied health field or in a related area. Entry to the course is competitive, with a high course weighted average required (indicative 70 or above); a minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience with current health professional registration/accreditation.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Additional information
Application Requirements
Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.
Notes about this course
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Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$2,400*
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$14,665*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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