Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

About the course

This Graduate Certificate introduces the therapeutic products lifecycle, equipping clinicians and health professionals with knowledge for research, development, evaluation, regulation and post‑market monitoring of medicines, cell and gene therapies, and medical devices. You will build skills in critical appraisal of evidence and in developing documentation to support safe, effective product use and approval. This is a Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy & Pharmacology-focused medicine development.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across the therapeutics sector, supporting the safe development and use of medicines and medical devices. Career pathways include regulatory affairs, medical affairs, product vigilance/pharmacovigilance, clinical research support, health economics and market access, and roles contributing to global registration strategies and submission documentation. This Graduate Certificate supports careers in pharmaceutical and medical device development within Pharmacy & Pharmacology-related industries.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)