Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education

Course information for - 2025 entry

Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Fees (first year)*

$7928 CSP

Start dates
ACU Term 1

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

Course map

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Please note: Course maps are subject to change.

Commencing ACU Term 1 - Project Stream (Full-time)

  • Specified Health Professional Education UnitsHLSC608Theoretical Foundations of Health Professional Education10 cp
  • Specified Health Professional Education UnitsHLSC604Quality and Safety in Health Care10 cp
  • Specified Health Professional Education UnitsHLSC609Facilitating Learning in Health Professional Settings10 cp
  • Specified Health Professional Education UnitsHLSC664Curriculum Design, Assessment and Evaluation in Health Professional Education10 cp
  • Specified Health Professional Education UnitsHLSC640Interpreting Health Research10 cp
  • Specified Health Professional Education UnitsPHIL623Healthcare Ethics: Principles in Practice10 cp
  • Specified Health Professional Education UnitsHLSC665Contemporary Teaching for Health Professional Education10 cp
  • Project Stream UnitsHLSC605Leadership in Health Care10 cp

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.


Commencing ACU Term 1 - Project Stream (Part-time)

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.


Commencing ACU Term 1 - Research Stream (Full-time)

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.

Commencing ACU Term 1 - Research Stream (Part-time)

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.

Commencing ACU Term 3 - Project Stream (Full-time)

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.


Commencing ACU Term 3 - Project Stream (Part-time)

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.


Commencing ACU Term 3 - Research Stream (Full-time)

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.

Commencing ACU Term 3 - Research Stream (Part-time)

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.

Graduate statement

Insight

As an ACU graduate you have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen and a scholar. You embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy. You are empowered to seek truth and meaning, drawing on the principles of justice, equity, and the dignity of all human beings.

Empathy

As an ACU graduate you value human dignity and diversity. This appreciation is founded on deep reflection, and empathy. You have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples. You can connect with people and cultures and work with community in ways that recognise the dignity of the human person and all cultures

Imagination

As an ACU graduate you utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems. You critically analyse information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems and use critical thinking to make decisions and advance the common good. You appreciate the role of innovation and creative thinking in developing a better future for each person and community.

Impact

As an ACU graduate you recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups and communities in local and global contexts. You are empowered to positively impact your profession and the community.

AQF framework

Graduate Diploma - AQF Level 8

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.

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

Average first year fee*

$7928 CSP

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • the number of units studied per semester; 
  • the choice of major or specialisation; and 
  • elective units.

The University reviews fees annually.

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. 

Explore your options 

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.

 

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