Graduate Diploma in Health Leadership and Management

Yes. The graduate diploma provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Health Leadership and Management. You can elect to further your studies by adding an extension to gain research experience through additional research methodology courses and/or an advanced research project, which may make you eligible to apply to pursue a PhD. You can also combine your master's degree with public health, global health or infectious diseases intelligence through dual or dual extension options.

The Graduate Diploma in Health Leadership and Management can be completed in one year of full-time study or approximately 1.7 years part-time. The program consists of six courses in total — three core courses and three elective courses.

For domestic students, the 2026 indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) first year fee is $7,000 and the CSP fee to complete the degree is $7,000. The 2026 indicative full fee for domestic students is $29,500 for the first year and $29,500 to complete the degree. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $45,500 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $46,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary.

The program offers flexible delivery options. Courses can be taken online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time, allowing you to complete the degree from anywhere in the world according to your needs and commitments. The online learning spaces facilitate collaborative learning so you can connect with fellow students and course convenors in real-time.

Yes. The program is designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice. One such opportunity is an internship program where you'll gain practical experience in relevant health organisations. UNSW offers a range of domestic and international internship placements in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.