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Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Certificate introduces key concepts and practical skills for therapeutic product development across medicines and medical devices. You’ll explore research, evaluation, regulation and monitoring, with an emphasis on safe use and improving community health outcomes. Designed for health professionals and science graduates, it provides a focused postgraduate pathway into the therapeutics sector within pharmacy and pharmacology. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the development and safe use of medicines, cell and gene therapies and medical devices. The course supports entry or progression in therapeutics and health-related organisations, including research and development, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance/product vigilance, and health economics. It is a Graduate Certificate qualification aligned to careers in pharmaceutical and medical device development. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$30,850 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$17,500

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GCSCMEDI1PMV

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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