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March | June | July | August | December
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $30,496 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Duration
6 months full time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Prescribed list subjects (50 credit points)
e.g. Gender and Health Law (LAWS90271), Institutional Abuse and Legal Redress (LAWS90153), Law and Global Health (LAWS70151), Medical Ethics (LAWS70259), Medical Litigation (LAWS70225), Mental Health and Disability Law (LAWS70458), Regulation of Health Practitioners (LAWS70401), Privacy Law (LAWS70082).
Other electives
e.g. Ageing and Human Rights (LAWS90242), Biotechnology and the Law in Asia (LAWS90347), Expert Evidence (LAWS70073), Legal Leadership Essentials (LAWS90226), Workplace Health and Safety (LAWS70053).
Common Questions
The course is designed for legal practitioners, doctors, health professionals and administrators who want to gain advanced legal knowledge in health and medical law. It is available for both law and non-law graduates, making it accessible to a wide range of professionals.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $24,992. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The course has multiple intake dates throughout the year, with intakes available in March, June, July, August, and December.
The course can be completed in 6 months on a full-time basis or 1 year on a part-time basis, making it flexible for working professionals.
Yes, the Graduate Diploma in Health and Medical Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program. Related offerings include the Master of Laws, the Master of Health and Medical Law, and the Graduate Diploma in Laws.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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