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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Health Law is a flexible postgraduate qualification exploring contemporary legal, ethical and social issues in health care and medicine. It offers interdisciplinary perspectives and supports dialogue between legal and health professionals. It can be taken as a standalone award or as a pathway before committing to the Master of Health Law, building specialist knowledge for practice in health-related legal contexts. The programme develops advanced legal analysis, professional practice skills, and specialist knowledge for complex legal and regulatory contexts.
Career outcome
Graduates may work where law and healthcare intersect, including health policy and regulation, hospital and health service governance, professional liability and complaints, privacy and information rights, and advisory roles in government, regulators, insurers, NGOs or private practice. The Graduate Diploma in Health Law supports career development for lawyers and non-lawyers seeking specialist capability in health law and regulation. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.
Entry requirements
Admission requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.
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***
