Graduate Diploma of Health and Social Care

Our Graduate Diploma of Health and Social Care provides health, allied health professionals, and graduates the prospect to study a program to meet specific professional development needs to expand employment opportunities and as a pathway to future post-graduate studies. With expert guidance, you are able to design a multidisciplinary degree, tailored to meet your specific professional needs and career aspirations.

This program delivers the latest evidence-based research through innovative subjects, to provide you with the skills necessary to navigate the complex and growing challenges faced in complex organisations and allied health and social service delivery.

As a student you will:

Gain the skills to evaluate and implement current research evidence to inform your area of interest or practice
Customise your qualification to suit your professional practice with a diverse range of subjects
Expand your knowledge and gain practical skills in your area of interest or practice
Develop competencies for interprofessional practice required within anticipated environments which services are delivered
Learn via flexible online study to suit your busy schedule.

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification.

English language requirements

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4

IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.

Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.