Find new opportunities in health
As the leading provider of health qualifications, we understand the industry and what it takes to succeed. With flexible study options and a wide array of diverse specialisations, we have a range of study options to suit your lifestyle and career goals in health.
When you study a postgraduate health course, you’ll be supported and taught by industry experts and still practicing lecturers. Built to develop and expand your professional and clinical skills, you’ll graduate equipped with in-demand, practical skills and the latest knowledge to match.
Study areas
Advanced Practice Conference 2025
The University of Tasmania’s College of Health & Medicine and Sydney Local Health District will be hosting a National Conference on Advanced Practice focussing on the areas of:
- Health Service Improvement
- Healthcare Education
- Organisational Performance
- Governance and Workplace Psychology
Conference Details
Date: 15 March 2025
Venue: University of Tasmania, Sydney Rozelle Campus, Lilyfield, NSW
Designed to provide a flexible way for professional pharmacists to further develop their clinical knowledge and better prepare for the challenging roles of the future. Studying these courses, you will develop critical analysis, clinical decision-making, evidence-based management skills, and generally enhance your ability to contribute to the quality use of medicine. With flexible study options available, this course will allow you to develop your professional skills and industry knowledge without having to harm your work-life balance.
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will enable you to articulate to a Masters program, should you wish to continue your higher education studies.
The rising prevalence of dementia is creating new challenges and a pressing need for change in the way our systems and practices support people who live with dementia – equip yourself with the expertise to lead transformation, based on the latest evidence.
These courses are aimed at graduates and professionals currently working within or building their expertise in a field related to dementia. When you study these courses, you’ll build a comprehensive understanding of dementia from the perspectives of individuals, families, communities, health care systems and governments, and cover the neurobiology of dementia, including pathology, biomarkers and therapeutics.
Your personal perspectives will be highlighted throughout the course in assessments which link acquired knowledge to individual contexts, making the program relevant and up-to-date.
Our postgraduate leadership program is designed to enhance the professional skills of health and human services professionals, clinical leaders, managers and policy/planning practitioners working, or aspiring to work in, leadership or management positions within the health and human services sectors in Australia.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Health and Human Services) (M5S)
Graduate Diploma of Leadership (Health and Human Services) (M6S)
Ranging from disease prevention to health promotion, with public health being brought to the forefront of public interest, there has never been a better time to embark on or advance your career in public health and learn how to tackle contemporary and emerging public health challenges. These courses are suitable for professionals currently working in Public Health, as well as those wanting to move into the field. When you study a public health course, you’ll build both professionals skills and develop a technical knowledge of public health, ensuring you are equipped for effective work in this field. A key feature of these courses is a capstone work-integrated learning unit that locates student competency development in real world practice contexts.
Our courses will provide you with the tools necessary to make a difference in your community. You’ll learn to practise in a way that leverages the factors affecting health and wellbeing, including social, environmental, cultural, economic, political, and structural issues.
You’ll graduate qualified to lead in the fields of disease prevention, health promotion, health research and evaluation, health policy, environmental health, and health systems.
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will enable you to articulate to a Masters program, should you wish to continue your higher education studies.
If you’re a healthcare professional looking to further your work with clients affected by addictive disorders or develop a stronger clinical understanding and skillset around addiction, then this course can provide the knowledge, awareness and skills to do so. This course has been developed with feedback from experienced healthcare workers, topic experts and non-health addiction professionals to ensure your studies provide you with a well-rounded and contextual understanding of addiction and addictive behaviours.
Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies for Health Professionals (H5G)
These courses are designed for people who are passionate about helping people and improving the way our health services are delivered to patients – whether you are a healthcare professional, a manager or a health executive. When you study these courses, you will develop advanced problem solving and analytical skills to help identify and resolve service delivery blockages and inefficiencies that impact patient care. Designed with busy professionals in mind, we offer part-time and online study options – so you can balance study around your work and life commitments.
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will enable you to articulate to a Masters program, should you wish to continue your higher education studies.
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Redesign (M5P)
Graduate Diploma of Healthcare Redesign (M6Z)
Whether you’re interested in advancing your professional skillset, expanding your technical midwifery knowledge or professional growth within midwifery; studying the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery will help you get there. With flexible study options available, this course will allow you to develop your professional skills and industry knowledge without having to harm your work-life balance. For more information around course details, entry requirements and career outcomes, visit the below course pages for full details.
Please note, courses in this section are not offered in conjunction with the employee scholarships available.
Sydney Local Health District scholarships
As an employee of Sydney Local Health District, you are eligible for a Partner HECS Scholarship. Find out your pricing (PDF 317.5 KB).
You will be required to pay Student Services and Amenities Fee (detailed below). For further information on unit fees, when to pay and how to pay, please refer to Fees & Charges at the University.
Key 2025 Dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Last applications close for Semester 1 postgraduate courses (at 11:59 pm AEDST) |
| 24 Feb | Semester 1 commences (Orientation is the week before) |
| 22 Mar | Semester 1 census |
| 18 July | Last applications close for Semester 2 postgraduate courses (at 11:59 pm AEST) |
| 21 Jul | Semester 2 commences (Orientation is the week before) |
| 19 Aug | Semester 2 census |
Study details
University of Tasmania HECS fee waivers or fee discounts will be available to partner employees who meet the required HECS fee waiver or fee discount eligibility requirements. Students are required to retain their HECS fee waiver or fee discount eligibility status for the duration of the course.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is a compulsory fee for student services and amenities of a non-academic nature such as employment and career advice, financial advice, childcare, food services and sporting and recreational activities. In accordance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011and the Administration Guidelines 2012 the University of Tasmania determined that a Student Services and Amenities Fee be introduced from Semester 2 2012.
How to apply
Before you get started prepare the following supporting documentation:
- AHPRA Registration number (if required)
- Personal statement – outlining where and for how long you have worked in your current position.
Log on to: utas.edu.au/apply
Click through to Postgraduate coursework > Apply now> New Applicants.
Once your application has been submitted and assessed, an offer will be made to you.
You can accept your offer via your e-application account.
Scholarship supported places for some courses are available. If you are eligible for a partner scholarship and you have accepted your offer:
- Enter eStudent
- Navigate to Forms
- Navigate to Health Partner Employee Declaration
- Complete the fields to nominate your health partner/employer and submit
*Conditions Apply