Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine
Course code: GD-DTM
January
AUD $40,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
January
AUD $41,984 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 7.0: with no band less than 7.0
Career outcomes
Overview
- Gain advanced competencies in disaster and terror medicine for crisis preparedness and response
- Graduate with expertise to implement health programs across the disaster management cycle
- Meet the entry requirements for further study in advanced nursing, public health, and related fields
On completion of the Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to recognise, assess, and respond to complex disaster and terror management situations. You will be qualified to confidently implement health programs for different types of disasters during all phases of the disaster management cycle, including prevention, response, and recovery, and gain a unique understanding of the typology of terror from a health perspective.
Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine careers
You will graduate with a range of varied career opportunities across numerous healthcare, emergency response, and public service settings, including:
- Critical care units and hospitals
- Emergency medical services and disaster response teams
- Public health organisations and government agencies
- Military and defence forces
- Non-profit and humanitarian aid organisations
- Risk management and crisis preparedness roles
Further Study
Credit earned in some of the subjects within the Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine can be used towards completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, Master of Public Health, and the Graduate Certificate in Climate Change and Health, allowing you to further advance your expertise and career opportunities in specialised areas of healthcare, public health, and disaster management.
Additionally, if you are interested in building your knowledge in this discipline but not yet ready to commit to studying a Graduate Diploma, you may wish to explore the following related courses:
Specialist Certificate in Disaster and Terror Medicine