Master of Lifestyle Medicine

Advance your healthcare career with a Master of Lifestyle Medicine, an innovative degree focused on preventing and reversing chronic health conditions through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. This program examines the interplay of psychological, medical, nutritional, and addiction sciences in various health contexts. You will critically assess lifestyle-related diseases and learn to apply diverse models of care. The degree offers flexibility with online study and the option to specialize through electives in research, public health, business, or health professional education, preparing you for leadership roles in this growing field. This Master's is the only one of its kind in Australia offered under a school of medicine, providing unique networking opportunities with leading clinicians, researchers, and industry experts. The curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills to innovate and lead in health, community, and industry sectors. With increasing global health burdens related to lifestyle, graduates are well-positioned for careers in clinical practice, public health, research, and education, contributing to healthier individuals and communities. Graduates are eligible to apply for Fellowship of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. If you don't meet direct entry requirements, you can pathway through the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Lifestyle Medicine.

Curriculum

The Master of Lifestyle Medicine curriculum focuses on critically investigating and assessing lifestyle-related diseases. You will learn to apply theories from psychology, medicine, nutrition, and addiction science in various health contexts. Electives are available in research, public health, business, and health professional education to align with your career goals.

1. Year 1
2. Year 2
3. Year 3 (part-time)

Careers

Graduates will be sought-after leaders with the skills to improve health care innovatively and holistically. The demand for lifestyle and public health expertise is high across various sectors.

• Clinical practice
• Public health
• Research
• Teaching
• Consultation for health care systems
• Occupational programs
• Industry programs
• Community programs