The Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) is aimed at wellness and rehabilitation practitioners and recent graduates (in fields such as chiropractic, health sciences, massage therapy, medicine, naturopathy, nursing, occupational therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, sport and exercise) who want to undertake an advanced programme of study in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position.

You will learn to extend your capability in critical and professional/clinical reasoning for specialist practice, leadership, and management in professional settings.

The areas of focus in this programme are:

Completing health, wellness, and rehabilitation research
Health and wellness
Holistic wellness
Nutrition for wellness
Pain management
Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Metabolic Health
Female health and wellness
Wellness for the older population
Massage therapy for wellness and rehabilitation

Graduates of this programme may seek employment in the private or public sector undertaking a range of roles including:

ACC case manager,
advanced massage therapy practitioners,
clinical leadership and clinical specialist roles,
complementary and integrative medicine professional,
disability support services manager/professional,
health promotion advisor,
rehabilitation professional,
spa/clinical practice manager,
specialist advisor and health management roles,
wellness, and life style coach.