📖Introduction

Avondale University is a higher education institution located in Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1897, it is a leading Christian university that offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as arts, business, education, health sciences, and theology. With a commitment to holistic education, Avondale integrates faith, learning, and service to prepare students for meaningful careers and lives of purpose. The university promotes a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, spiritually, and personally. Avondale's faculty are dedicated educators and researchers who prioritize student success and engagement. By fostering critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to service, Avondale University equips students to make a positive impact in their communities and professions.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Lifestyle Medicine at Avondale University

The Master of Lifestyle Medicine is designed to meet the shifting demands in health care towards lifestyle-based therapies. The course equips graduates with an advanced understanding of the various domains of Lifestyle Medicine and skills in its application. Evidence demonstrates that a healthy lifestyle is effective for preventing disease, managing, and in some instances, treating established conditions. Lifestyle Medicine seeks to treat the causes of chronic disease, which include poor nutrition, physical inactivity, substance abuse, stress, environmental factors, and even issues relating to identity and meaning. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Course duration: Three years part-time
Study mode: Distance education
Maximum time to complete: Five years

The Master of Lifestyle Medicine (course code 2086) requires the completion of the nine units shown below plus the Research Project unit (the equivalent of 3 units).

The units and their usual sequencing are below. Beyond 2023, the units repeat in the same two-year pattern:

2022

SEMESTER 1 (MAR-JUN) 2022:

LMLR50104 Physiological Underpinnings of Chronic Disease

LMLR50106 Psychosocial Factors in Lifestyle Medicine and Health

NURS50100 Research Methods*

SEMESTER 2 (AUG-NOV) 2022:

LMLR50105 Exercise as Medicine

LMLR50109 Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation

LMLR50101 Lifestyle Medicine - Past, Present & Future<

2023

SEMESTER 1 (MAR-JUN) 2023:

LMLR50107 Processes in Lifestyle Medicine and Health Promotion

LMLR50108 Lifestyle Medicine for Specific Populations

NURS50100 Research Methods*

SEMESTER 2 (AUG-NOV) 2023:

LMLR50101 Lifestyle Medicine - Past, Present, Future<

LMLR50102 Food as Medicine

The Major Project

LMLR50120 Major Project in Lifestyle Medicine (year-long, equivalent of three units of work) ^

Notes:

* NURS50100 is offered in Semester one every year

< LMLR50101 is offered in Semester two every year

^ A student may commence LMLR50120 in any semester of any given year subject to the following conditions:

Previously completed at least six out of eight core lifestyle medicine units
Previously completed the NURS50100 unit or is enrolled in NURS50100 concurrently

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🏫About Avondale University

Avondale University is a prestigious Christian institution of higher education located in Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia. With a rich history dating back to 1897, the university is committed to providing a transformative educational experience that integrates faith, learning, and service. Avondale offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, education, health sciences, and theology. The university's faculty are dedicated educators and scholars who prioritize academic excellence and student success. With a focus on holistic development, Avondale nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth of its students, fostering critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and a strong sense of community. Through its commitment to Christian values and a supportive environment, Avondale University prepares graduates to make a positive impact in their chosen fields and contribute meaningfully to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

27,240 AUD per year

81,720 AUD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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