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'It's an excellent opportunity to learn from professional leaders who have worked in the field for many years. The practical nature of the health management course means that I'm able to take on board some of the things I have already learned and use them in my current job.'
Real student
'It's an excellent opportunity to learn from professional leaders who have worked in the field for many years. The practical nature of the health management course means that I'm able to take on board some of the things I have already learned and use them in my current job.'
Highlights
- Prepare for role as manager in chosen health field.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
- Complete in 2 semesters full-time or 4 semesters part-time.
- Flexible study options include on campus or externally.
Highlights
- Prepare for role as manager in chosen health field.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
- Complete in 2 semesters full-time or 4 semesters part-time.
- Flexible study options include on campus or externally.
Explore this course
This program is ideal for clinicians interested in pursuing a management or executive career in health policy or health care.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management provides students with an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of health management. Graduates can pursue a managerial position within their chosen health field.
Careers and outcomes
Health service managers are responsible for the business of health care. Their skills are used to develop strategies to maximise the efficient and effective delivery of health services in a diverse range of health settings. Health is a global industry and graduates have a range of employment options in both the public and private sector and an opportunity to make an important contribution to the future of health services nationally and internationally. Health services practitioners work as health service or health administration managers or officers, project officers, health insurance workers, and human resource managers.
Our graduates have been employed in government health departments, hospitals, public and private divisions of general practice, health insurance agencies, community health centres and universities.
Professional recognition
Graduate eligible for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).
Completion of the Master of Health Management is necessary for membership of The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA), and is subject to additional completion of the College’s supervised experience and examination requirements.
Course articulation
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management articulates into the Master of Health Management.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management comprises six core units and two elective units in any of the special study areas.
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management comprises six core units and two elective units in any of the special study areas.
- Course code
- PU63
- CRICOS code
- 065614K
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 12 months full-time
- 24 months part-time
- 1 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4 (on QUT's 7 point scale) in any discipline.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
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Occupational English Test (Nursing Profession)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. * A grade of B in each component for tests undertaken prior to September 2018. |
-- | 350* | 350* | 350* | 350* |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2022 fees
2022: $23,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2022 fees
2022: $33,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.