Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education
Course information for - 2025 entry
- Duration
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
- Start dates
- ACU Term 1
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the course costs section below, under Fees.
Overview
The ACU Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education supports educators of health professionals to develop advanced knowledge and skill required to promote change through innovative, engaging and evidence-based education. By building on the foundational knowledge and skill developed through the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education, this course aims to prepare students with advanced understanding of complex concepts related to learning and teaching of health professions. The course provides students with an understanding of research and ethics in health professional education, and the role these essential elements play in leading practice improvement and through reflective practice, critical inquiry, scholarship and research. Furthermore, the course will provide students with advanced understanding of contemporary teaching practices relevant to health professional education today.
This course is designed for educators of health professions seeking a pathway to scholarship and leadership in health professional education.
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- government or private health care
- education facilities in education
- healthcare simulation education
- health education promotion.
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education, a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Exit Points
A student who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education may exit with the relevant award.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education, an application must:
- have completed either a bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent; OR; have completed the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education or the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education;
AND
- have completed at least one year of clinical or work experience prior to admission.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education, an application must:
a. have completed either a bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent; OR; have completed the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education or the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education; AND
b. have completed at least one year of clinical or work experience prior to admission.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.
English language requirements
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you
Pathways
Further study
Graduates may be eligible to apply for enrolment in the Master of Health Professional Education.
Fees
Course costs
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
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Deferment
Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.