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Postgraduate course

Graduate Diploma in Health Science

Western Sydney University

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About

In this program you will study a range of health science subjects relating to evidence-based health care and practice, health service planning, aged care management, health policy development, leadership, and health financial management. Subjects of study include public health, policy and society, introduction to epidemiology, and introduction to biostatistics. In addition to three core subjects, you will complete five electives from a wide range of fields of study including, but not limited to, communicable diseases, health workforce planning, building organisational capacity in health care, and surveillance and disaster planning.

Admission criteria

Either:

  • undergraduate degree, or higher masters degree in a relevant health-related discipline; or
  • graduate certificate or graduate diploma in any discipline and two years’ full-time equivalent work experience in a health related discipline.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Fees and charges

^ Limited CSP for 2024. Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.

Australian Government financial assistance

Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.

Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.

Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.