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    Graduate Diploma in Health Studies

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    • Qualification
      Graduate Diploma in Health Studies
    • Duration

      Duration

      This course is a minimum of 2 semesters in duration or equivalent part time study.
      1 year full-time, part-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      200
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.
      103850A
    Course outline
    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    The Graduate Diploma in Health Studies is an exit award for the Graduate Entry
    Master of Speech Pathology, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Pharmacy, Master of Nursing Practice, Master of Midwifery, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy or Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

    What you'll learn

    • apply knowledge of human biophysical, behavioural and clinical science to the delivery of discipline-specific health care services and research
    • critically analyse information pertinent to the delivery of health care services and research
    • locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources to solve theoretical and applied problems pertaining to human health with a high level of independence
    • demonstrate excellence in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills within a legal and ethical framework
    • use technologies to inform clinical practice and research
    • understand and implement a wide variety of learning strategies, and take responsibility for ongoing professional and personal development
    • incorporate and demonstrate awareness of global or international perspectives in health care and evidence informed practice
    • demonstrate awareness of and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
    • independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner in a range of settings
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    • Curtin course code: GD-HLTHST
    • CRICOS code: 103850A
    • Last updated on: 1 April 2026

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