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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.'
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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.'
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).
- Opportunity to progress into the Master of Health Management and Leadership.
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 and Leadership 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.
Course articulation
The Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership fully articulates into the Master of Health Management and Leadership.
Professional recognition
Graduate eligible for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).
Completion of the Master of Health Management and Leadership 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.
The course structure consists of 84 credit points of core Health Management and Leadership units and 12 credit points of Health Management and Leadership option units
These units are all core units for the PU87 Master in Health Management and Leadership course.
The course structure consists of 84 credit points of core Health Management and Leadership units and 12 credit points of Health Management and Leadership option units
These units are all core units for the PU87 Master in Health Management and Leadership course.
- Course code
- PU77
- CRICOS code
- 113903K
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- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- 1 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirement
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirement
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) 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, 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 undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
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.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: $28,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $41,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $27,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $36,800 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.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for 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.
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