Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management in Parramatta Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
|
Parramatta Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
35,480
(c. USD25,038.87)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Diploma in Health Service Management equips students with advanced competencies in healthcare financing, strategic planning, assessment, and governance within medical environments. This program also examines the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, and social factors influencing health and illness, establishing a strong foundation in epidemiology and healthcare data utilization for informed decision-making. Serving as a pathway, it enables progression to the Master of Health Science (Health Service Management) for professionals seeking to advance their careers through additional education.
The curriculum investigates how socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, and societal factors impact health outcomes, while building expertise in epidemiological principles and healthcare data analysis for policy formulation.
This qualification additionally serves as a gateway to the Master of Health Science (Health Service Management) for those pursuing ongoing professional growth through postgraduate studies.
Duration: 1 year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An undergraduate or higher degree in a relevant health-related discipline
Or
A graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
Tuition
AUD
35,480