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    Graduate Diploma in Health Science

    Western Sydney University

    Western Sydney University

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    384

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Course Code

    064831J

    Campuses

    Online

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,254  / year
    Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

    Graduate Diploma in Health Science

    About

    This program includes work integrated learning opportunities that involve using the workplace and community as a site and as a source for learning. Work integrated learning partners include various Local Health Districts, hospitals, aged care providers, and other health service providers found within the community. Two subjects will be focused on work integrated learning, one using workplaces and communities as sources for learning through project-based learning, and the other using the workplace and community as a site for learning. 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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Postgraduate Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of a recognised**Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

    English Program Requirements

    All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

    If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

    If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

    IELTS (Academic version)

    6.5 overall score
    Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

    TOEFL Internet-based score

    Total score 82
    Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

    58 overall
    No communication skills less than 50

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

    • Health services management
    • Aged care management
    • Health planning
    • International health
    • Health promotion
    • Occupational health and safety
    • Occupational and environmental hygiene
    • Research studies
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    Alumni

    "The first time I visited the campus, I fell in love with its beautiful architecture, well equipped labs, and ever helping staff."

    — Sadia Mughal, Master of Public Health and Master of Health Science

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 37,254 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    Western Sydney University

    Graduate Diploma in Health Science

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