Graduate Diploma in Health Policy and Planning

About the course

This Graduate Diploma provides a detailed, practical understanding of health systems and the health policy-making process. It emphasises policy and planning rather than administration, supporting early to mid-career professionals working in public service and related settings. You will develop capability in health services, policy development, leadership, conceptual modelling and systems thinking. This is a Graduate Diploma focused on health policy and planning in Health Sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or strengthen careers in health policy and planning across government and public sector agencies, hospitals and health services, and non-government or advocacy organisations. The course supports roles involving policy analysis, programme planning and evaluation, strategic decision-making, and health systems improvement. It is suited to health practitioners moving into policy and leadership pathways. This is a Graduate Diploma for careers in health policy and planning within Health Sciences.

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)