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The Graduate Diploma of Health and Social Care offers healthcare professionals, allied health workers, and graduates an opportunity to pursue specialized professional development that enhances career prospects and serves as a stepping stone to advanced studies. With mentorship from industry experts, you can craft a customized interdisciplinary program aligned with your professional goals and ambitions.
Through cutting-edge, research-driven coursework, this program equips you with the tools to address evolving challenges in complex healthcare systems and social service environments.
As a participant, you will:
Acquire expertise in applying research findings to your specialized field
Tailor your learning experience by selecting from a wide variety of relevant subjects
Deepen your understanding and develop hands-on skills in your chosen discipline
Cultivate collaborative abilities essential for modern service delivery settings
Benefit from adaptable online learning options designed for working professionals.
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.