Postgraduate study

It was on a local job noticeboard that Melissa came across a dentistry apprenticeship – with encouragement from her parents, she dived right in. “I remember sitting there thinking, I cannot come to work everyday and watch people having their teeth taken out” laughs Melissa, recalling her first impressions. But luckily, oral health grew on…

Quality care and safety are two elements at the heart of every healthcare professional. But as many know all too well, investigations into adequate patient care remain frequent. That’s where the Master of Health Care Management from Murdoch University comes in. Designed with the health industry’s growing focus on safety in mind, it allows you…

Perhaps it’s impossible to ‘have it all’, but Brenda Bruce is squeezing as much as she can out of life. She’s a Clinical Nurse Consultant for Safety and Quality at Alice Springs Hospital, a fitness instructor, a wife, and a doting mother of two. Not long ago, she was a postgraduate student too, fitting in…

The thought of going back to university can be daunting, particularly when it’s online study, and you’ve got a career to juggle. Students often tell us about the barriers that initially held them back from enrolling – sometimes for years. There’s the worry it will be too expensive, the fear of neglecting the kids, and the…

Teachers have the power to evoke the innate wisdom, curiosity and joy children have for learning. Beyond that, many teachers take their passion for inspiring the next generation into leadership and policy opportunities. Which is precisely what the Master of Education from Curtin University can help you do.   Changing education for the better Dr Brad…

Teaching is a vital profession, promising a career that is challenging, rewarding and different with every new day. With a Master of Teaching from Curtin University, you’ll gain expertise in either Primary or Secondary school teaching – putting you in a position to inspire, and positively influence the lives of the next generation. Are you teacher…

If there’s a profession you might consider taxing, it’s got to be working in the Navy. But for Navy medic Adrian, there was no ocean wide enough to keep him from returning to study.   Navy medics are responsible for evacuating casualties, nursing the wounded, giving trauma care and providing life support. Adrian’s role involves training others in…

Seven years ago, Nikki decided to make the move from the Philippines to Sydney, to broaden her opportunities, and challenge herself in a new environment. With a psychology degree to her name, Nikki went back into study – this time, focusing her energy on early childhood education. As a naturally warm and patient person, Nikki…

When it comes to her career, Louise loves to pack in as much variety as she can. From science, to business marketing, and now to secondary teaching, Louise is making sure that every day holds an opportunity to learn something new, and pass it onto others. In high school, Louise gravitated toward all things science.…

After gaining an impressive two degrees and a postgraduate diploma at a young age, Faye became a lawyer – a career that she’d always hoped for. “I always liked understanding systems and rules and processes” she recalls. “My goal was to translate that into a job that helped others gain access to justice”. As her…