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Graduate Diploma in Bioethics

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Bioethics explores ethical challenges arising in healthcare, public health and the life sciences. It suits students from diverse backgrounds and examines contemporary issues such as clinical ethics, public health ethics and research ethics. You will complete 36 credit points across core and elective units, typically over two semesters full time, with flexible study options available in health sciences. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply bioethical reasoning to policy, practice and research settings across health and life sciences. The course supports roles in clinical ethics support, health service governance, research ethics and compliance, public health and health policy, and advisory work in government, NGOs or academia. It can also provide a pathway for professionals seeking specialist capability in health sciences ethics and decision-making. 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$46,275 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$24,000

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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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GNBIOETI2000

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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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