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
Entry requirements
Domestic student
You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.
International student
You are considered an international student if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand.
Admission criteria
In order to be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- A medical degree, OR
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline AND at least three years of documented relevant work experience
AND
- Demonstrated evidence of written and analytical skills appropriate for postgraduate study as evidenced by a 500 word expression of interest detailing your motivations for undertaking this course.
Relevant work experience includes roles in health management, paramedicine, nursing or equivalent.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
| Cards (stat) | |
|---|---|
|
IELTS 7.0 |
with writing 7.0; speaking 7.0; reading 7.0; listening 7.0 |
|
TOEFL 91 |
with writing 26; speaking 24; reading 22; listening 22 |
|
PEARSON 72 |
with writing 75; speaking 76; reading 72; listening 72 |
|
CAMBRIDGE 178 |
with writing 193; speaking 194; reading 179; listening 175 |
|
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC 73 |
with writing 78; speaking 82; reading 71; listening 67 |
|
MET 62 |
with writing 74; speaking 59; reading 63; listening 61 |
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
The Selection Committee will also consider your expression of interest, and if relevant to your application, your work experience.
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Advanced Standing
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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