Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development)

About the course

This graduate diploma develops knowledge and practical skills for therapeutic product research, development, evaluation, regulation and monitoring. It is designed for health professionals and science graduates seeking careers in the development and safe use of medicines, cell and gene therapies and medical devices. Students complete 36 credit points and can study part-time. This is a Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy & Pharmacology. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across the therapeutics sector, supporting the development, registration and ongoing safety monitoring of medicines and medical devices. Career pathways commonly include regulatory affairs, medical affairs, clinical research support, pharmacovigilance/product vigilance, health economics and market access, and quality or compliance-focused roles in industry, research organisations and health-related agencies. This is a Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy & Pharmacology.

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***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)