Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Metabolic Health)

About the course

This Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Metabolic Health) is a practical course focused on understanding metabolic diseases, including their causes, diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. Designed for healthcare and allied health professionals, it builds advanced knowledge relevant to clinical and health service contexts. The program can be studied full-time or part-time and is largely delivered online, within the discipline of medicine at graduate diploma level.

Career outcome

Graduates can strengthen their capability to work with patients and services addressing metabolic disease, applying evidence-informed approaches to assessment, diagnosis support and coordinated care. The course is relevant for nurses, dieticians, pharmacists and other allied health professionals seeking roles in metabolic health programs, chronic disease management, preventive health and related clinical or community settings. This is a graduate diploma qualification in medicine with a metabolic health focus.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)