Graduate Diploma of Health and Medical Sciences

About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Health and Medical Sciences provides non-science graduates with core health and medical knowledge to apply in professional settings. It combines health sciences and medical sciences content, introducing biological sciences underpinning human health, wellbeing, and healthcare systems. Designed for working professionals and those considering graduate-entry medicine, it is delivered online with no practicum or internship requirements in this Graduate Diploma in Medicine.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply health and medical science knowledge across sectors where healthcare intersects with other fields. The program can support pathways into medico-legal and health regulation roles, health policy and public administration, health management in business contexts, and teaching health-related subjects. It may also strengthen preparation for eligible applicants seeking graduate-entry medicine, as a Graduate Diploma in Medicine. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Entry requirements

A completed undergraduate Bachelor degree.

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)