You will study a diverse base of specialist health management courses. If you are a graduate or manager in health and aged care services and you want to develop your skills and understanding of contemporary health service management issues, these degrees will help you achieve your goals. Through this program, you will develop capabilities in facilitating the design and transformation of healthcare teams, organisations and information systems. The courses have been designed to upskill you in areas vital for contemporary health service management, such as healthcare law and ethics, data analytics, quality improvement, and strategic decision making in complex environments.
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management applicants must hold:
- a recognised Bachelor degree; OR
- a minimum of two years equivalent full-time work experience in any related* health - or business-related field, including administrative, support and/or clinical roles.
*Related includes:
- Allied Health,
- Biomedical Health.
- Clinical Research
- Environmental Health,
- Health Services Management,
- Medicine,
- Nursing,
- Psychology,
- Public Health
English Program Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.
The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.
Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:
If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.
Career
You will find work in Australia and overseas as a health services manager contributing to the development of improved health systems.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 19,000Application Fee
AUD 50How to Apply
1. Choose the degree
At Griffith we offer hundreds of study options. Our study website will help you find the best degree for you.
2. Entry requirements
Check you meet the academic and English language entry requirements in the Degree finder.
Consider a pathway option if you don’t meet the direct entry requirements.
3. Check if you are eligible for credit
If you have existing formal qualifications or relevant work experience, you may be eligible to receive credit which will reduce the duration of your study.
To apply, provide details of your previous qualification or work experience in the ‘credit for previous study’ section when you submit your application. You may be required to supply detailed course outlines of your previous qualification(s) in English.
4. Prepare supporting documentation
Prepare supporting documentation including:
- a certified* copy of your academic results (translated into English if applicable)
- a certified* copy of your English test results (if available) and
- if you are applying for a music or visual arts degree you may need to submit a portfolio of work, or audition (see individual program for details)
Sponsored students
Sponsored students must also supply documents confirming:
- sponsor
- program(s) being supported
- duration of support
- inclusions such as tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover.
*To certify your documents, a Justice of the Peace or other public notary—lawyer, policeman, solicitor, embassy official—must see your original documents, and sign and stamp the copies for you.
5. Apply
Apply online or through an international registered recruitment representative.
If you are currently studying at an Australian high school you may apply through QTAC.
Application dates
We recommend you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs by:
- 31 January (to start Trimester 1)
- 3 June (to start Trimester 2)
- 30 September (to start Trimester 3).
You must allow enough time for your visa application to be processed, to allow you to arrive in time for Orientation. Some programs have different application closing dates. Check if this applies to your program on the
Track your application
If you applied online, login to our International Application System.
If you applied through an agent, check with your registered Griffith agent or provider.
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
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