Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Online: January, May, September
Fees
$30,446^
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estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee. Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2026, which are subject to change in following years.
Duration
3 years part-time
Entry Requirements
Registration as a nurse, medical doctor or other health professional in Australia; or AQF level 7 bachelor degree in relevant discipline plus 2 years experience; or equivalent
Course Code
107004
Course detail
Focus on teaching and learning in health contexts with specific strategies applicable to clinical settings. Develop knowledge and skills in teaching and learning in clinical contexts, educational technologies, assessment, evaluation, curriculum design, leadership and research based on evidence and relevant to your career in health. Take advantage of flexible, online delivery with consistent support from JCU’s outstanding teachers.
Help shape the future of health care. JCU Health Professional Education graduates have specialist education skills applicable to all clinical settings and contexts.
Consult the handbook for more information.
JCU’s Master of Health Professional Education (HPE) equip graduates with specialist educator skills that are applicable to a wide range of clinical and healthcare settings. Graduates have the advantage of a qualification in education in addition to their clinical discipline.
HPE is applicable to a range of healthcare settings. Graduates pursue careers in private and public hospitals; tertiary, rural and remote health services; and in community settings and clinics.
Graduates find work as educators in medicine, nursing, dentistry and all allied health professions. You could find employment as a lead clinical educator, supervisor or preceptor for health students in your discipline.
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD30,446.00
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Learn more about fees and financial support
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
Webinars
Clinical Teaching in Motion
Busy clinicians; make every minute a learning moment! This webinar will demonstrate how to turn quick, everyday moments into meaningful learning opportunities. Discover practical tips to ask the right questions, drive engagement, and make every interaction count—without slowing down your busy day.
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Real stories
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Alumni
Dr Angie Nilsson
Master of Health Professional Education
Health Professional Education helps you not just to move into education, but makes you a better clinician. I can educate my patients better and talk to students and colleagues more effectively. The course has given me a passion for research I never thought I’d find.
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Lecturer
Dr Lisa Simmons
Senior Lecturer – Health Professional Education
The Health Professional Education programs at JCU focus specifically on teaching and learning in health contexts, offering strategies tailored for clinical settings that will support you to embrace your role as intentional educators.