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Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This graduate diploma develops knowledge and practical skills for therapeutic product research, development, evaluation, regulation and post‑market monitoring. Designed for clinicians, it focuses on the safe and effective use of medicines, cell and gene therapies and medical devices, and the lifecycle of therapeutic products. Study is primarily online and can be taken full-time or part-time in Medicine. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the development, registration and safe use of therapeutic products across industry and health settings. Typical pathways include medical affairs, regulatory affairs, product vigilance/pharmacovigilance, health economics and clinical evaluation activities, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and compliance. The qualification supports clinician career moves into medicines and medical device development within Medicine. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Entry requirements

A medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification.


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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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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GNMEDICI2PMV

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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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