Graduate Diploma in Health and Medical Law
Course code: 343AA
March, June, July, August, December
AUD $24,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
March, July
AUD $30,496 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Career outcomes
Overview
As a student in the Graduate Diploma in Health and Medical Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of health and medical law, including:
- The theoretical framework surrounding health and medical law, and contemporary ethical and theoretical issues
- The law concerning the relationship between doctor and patient as well as that relating to particular procedures; and
- The provision of concise legal advice to plaintiffs and defendants in medical litigation
You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.
Many students who complete four subjects towards the Graduate Diploma in Health and Medical Law decide to take four more subjects to complete a Master of Health and Medical Law.