Your online learning experience is enriched by the knowledge of leading academics in the fields of evidence-based research, health, mental health, child and family welfare, ageing, social policy, program evaluation and leadership.

As a school commitment to professional, continuing and executive education, we ensure high-quality online graduate education is accessible to you – all you need is a computer and an internet connection.

This course gives you access to the best minds and the opportunity to grow, expanding your skills and knowledge through innovative technologies, including:

Webinars
Videos
Audio recordings and podcasts
Articles
Textbooks; and
Discussion forums.

Why study online?

The online learning environment has been carefully devised by expert academics, along with learning designers and technology specialists, to facilitate an interactive, enjoyable and flexible student experience.

Your virtual classroom is academically robust and designed to prepare you for competition in your field. It also provides structured opportunities for networking and collaborative learning with peers.

You’ll receive all the technical support you need to get set up in the beginning and participate in an initial welcome webinar where you’ll be guided through the University’s systems.

Gain access to the highest levels of support

As an online student, you’ll receive a high level of administrative, technical and academic support from your initial expression of interest in the course, through to your graduation. Don’t be surprised if you learn our student support team members by name; they are dedicated, personal and friendly and they understand that every student experience is unique. And if a challenge arises, they’ll do everything in their power to assist you so that you can continue to have an excellent learning experience.

Dedicated online student support consultants can assist with:

Enrolment and subject assistance
Administrative logistics and fee options
Technical support, regular health checks, and technical support during live webinars
Online learning skills and workload management
Special circumstances.

Who you will learn from

Your online learning experience is enriched by interaction with lecturers and your fellow classmates. You can expect input and feedback from your lecturers and tutors as well as regular real-time sessions where you speak with the instructor and fellow students.

Find out more about the University of Melbourne online learning experience.

Jennifer Donovan, Subject Coordinator - Service Navigation
Dr Ralph Hampson, Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator
Professor Louise Harms, Deputy Head and Director of Teaching and Learning in the Department of Social Work
Professor Aron Shlonsky, Professor of Evidence Informed Practice
Professor Cathy Humphreys, Professor of Social Work
Professor Lynette Joubert, Professor of Direct Practice, Social Work
Professor Marie Connolly, Head of Department, Social Work
Dr Nicole Hill, Lecturer in Social Work Field Education

Personalise your experience

Computational Biology

About this study area

Study options in computational biology