Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management
This Graduate Diploma is designed to improve and further extend the skills of health or medical professionals aiming to work in leadership and management roles within the health and aged care sectors. Professionals already working in this capacity will also enhance their career by gaining a formal qualification.
You will develop advanced leadership and management skills through a blend of project management, leadership competencies, and financial management courses.
In just 1 year of full-time study, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions in a managerial capacity in the health and aged care sectors.
Graduates who have already completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management may be eligible for credit, which would reduce the time you study.
You may also choose to go onto further study and use this Graduate Diploma as credit to continue onto the Masters’ degree.
Campus Information
Adelaide- City East
Study in the heart of the city centre, in an area rich in history and culture. City East is home to modern health science facilities.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
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
Graduates will be competitively placed for senior leadership roles, such as:
- clinical manager
- practice manager
- aged care manager
- health and welfare services manager
- medical or hospital administrator
- primary health organization manager
- theatre manager
PSW Opportunity
Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)
Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)
PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in an approved Field of Education (FOE), or a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management, from a recognised higher education institution.
Approved Fields of Education are:
- Health
- Human Welfare Studies and Services
- Behavioural Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Public and Health Care Management
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Human Biology
Fields of Education not listed above may be considered at the discretion of the Program Director
- Course Code: 102765F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
30900 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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