Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
City East
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
IGHM
SATAC Code
4GD123 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Fees
$AU 27,800 per 1.0 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2025
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in an approved Field of Education (FOE), or a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management, from a recognised higher education institution.
Approved Fields of Education are:- Health
- Human Welfare Studies and Services
- Behavioural Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Public and Health Care Management
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Human Biology
Fields of Education not listed above may be considered at the discretion of the Program Director
Applicants with a completed Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management will also be eligible for entry as
well as credit based on courses already completed.
Aim
The program enables students to develop the leadership and business skills required for management
roles in the health and aged care sectors.
roles in the health and aged care sectors.
Content & Structure
The program consists of 36 units of study, including six core courses and two electives, offered over one year
full-time or part-time equivalent. Students study topics in leadership, management, finance and project
management in a health context.
full-time or part-time equivalent. Students study topics in leadership, management, finance and project
management in a health context.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
Program Director
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