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About the course
JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice is designed for allied health professionals seeking to extend academic and clinical capability for rural, remote and community-based care. Delivered online with flexible study, it supports practitioners to develop advanced practice skills and leadership for varied clinical contexts. This Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences focuses on rural generalist workforce development and service delivery needs. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates may strengthen their scope and readiness for advanced allied health practice across rural and remote settings, including community health services, outpatient and inpatient care, and telehealth-supported models. The course can support progression into senior clinician, rural generalist, clinical educator or service development roles where broad, adaptable practice is needed. This Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences supports careers in rural and remote health delivery.
Entry requirements
AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant health discipline completed more than two years prior to admission.
Living Costs in Townsville**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
