Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science
Health Data Science (HDS) is the science and art of generating data-driven solutions through comprehension of complex real-world health problems, employing critical thinking and analytics to derive knowledge from big data. HDS is an emergent discipline, arising at the intersection of biostatistics, computer science, and health. The Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science covers the second part of the HDS pipeline concerned with data analytics, machine learning and data mining, data modeling, and communication including data visualization. The program is designed to appeal to those new to the field, as well as those already working in the industry who are keen to develop their knowledge and skills.
Intakes
- Feb
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
There is growing demand within the public and private health sector, both in Australia and globally, for professionals with specialised interdisciplinary skills in health data science. This program could lead to a career in:
- government departments of health (national, state or local)
- hospitals
- universities and research institutes
- pharmaceutical companies
- health insurance companies
- private data analytics consultancies.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For entry into this program, you must have one of the following:
- an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline
- an undergraduate degree in a non-cognate discipline at honours level
- successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science (7372)
- qualifications equivalent to or higher than the Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science (7372) on a case-by-case basis.
Cognate disciplines
- medicine
- nursing
- dentistry
- physiotherapy
- optometry
- biomedical/biological science
- pharmacy
- public health
- veterinary science
- biology
- biochemistry
- statistics
- mathematical sciences
- computer science
- psychology
- (health) economics
- data science
- other (case-by-case basis).
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
40335 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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