Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education

About the course

This Graduate Diploma is designed for health professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills as educators in health settings. It develops capability in teaching and supporting learning within the health professions, with flexible delivery options to suit working clinicians. The Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education is a postgraduate qualification focused on education & teaching in healthcare. The programme enhances curriculum leadership, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy understanding for professional educators.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue education-focused roles across hospitals, universities and other health training environments. The course supports progression into clinical teaching, workplace training and education coordination, including roles such as clinical educator, health professions tutor, training facilitator or education program coordinator. The Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education is a postgraduate pathway for education & teaching careers in healthcare. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)