Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science

About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Health Data Science at UNSW develops specialist skills to work with health and biomedical data. You’ll build capability in data science methods, analytics and evidence-based decision-making for health contexts, with practical learning that supports work across healthcare, research and related sectors. This is a one-year Graduate Diploma in IT & Computer Science applied to health data. The programme deepens expertise in software architecture, data systems, and emerging technologies for advanced IT leadership.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles where data skills meet healthcare needs, supporting analysis, reporting and decision-making using health datasets. Typical opportunities include health data analyst, clinical/health informatics roles, data-focused positions in hospitals, government and public health, research institutes, and health technology organisations. This is a Graduate Diploma focused on IT & Computer Science applications in health data. Preparing graduates for senior software engineering, data leadership, cybersecurity, and technology consultancy roles.

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***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)