Graduate Diploma in Health Science
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Health Science?
The Graduate Diploma in Health Science is designed for professionals working in a variety of settings, including area health services, hospitals, the aged care sector and community organisations. Health professionals are required to effectively assess and respond to emerging health planning and management issues. This is a flexible program which allows students to undertake specialisations to meet their interest and career aspirations.
The following specialisations are offered: Health Services Management; Aged Care Management; Health Planning; International Health; Health Promotion; Occupational Health & Safety; Occupational & Environmental Hygiene. A generic option is also available.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Science course allows you the opportunity to select a specialty from nine options, offered on the basis of industry demand. UWS also provides flexible delivery with blended learning and distance units, taught by experts in the field, and flexible entry options that allow applicants to progress to the Master of Health Science following satisfactory completion of relevant units.
| Local | International | |
| Delivery Mode | On campus | On campus |
| Location | Parramatta campus or Distance Note: Distance is available for the Aged Care Management, Health Services Management and Health Planning specialisations only. | Parramatta campus |
| Duration | 1 Year Full Time/1.5 Years Part Time | 1 Year Full Time |
| Intake Information | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) | Available Intake 2 (February) and Intake 5 (July) |
| Course Code | On Campus: Off Campus (Distance): | 4652.3 [CRICOS Code 064831J] |
| Fee Information | Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) | International Course Fees (opens in a new window) |
Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.
Career Opportunities
As a Graduate Diploma in Health Science recipient you are equipped to pursue careers in areas as diverse as health services management, aged care management, health planning, international health, health promotion, occupational health and safety, occupational and environmental hygiene and research studies.
How to Apply
All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.
All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.
If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).
