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Graduate Certificate in Medical and Health Leadership

Become a leader in health. Develop management skills. Advance your career.

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Student ?
Domestic
Campus
UOW Online Wollongong
Delivery ?
Distance
Duration
1 year part-time
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
UAC: 934035
UOW: 2132

Overview

Leadership and management qualifications are important in developing skills for those who wish to influence practice through obtaining senior leadership or management positions in health.

The graduate certificate is a pathway for further studies or roles in the sector and has been designed by industry and academic experts using real life, authentic learning experiences and activities. You will learn about clinical governance, health care systems, leading change in health care, and emotional intelligence.

This qualification will broaden the employment scope for those working as health professionals with either a clinical or administrative background. You will acquire relevant critical skills and knowledge needed to be a leader in health care.

This program is offered part-time, and is fully online, using best practice in technology-enhanced learning. It will be taught by experienced industry and academic staff.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, along with a minimum of two years working within the health sector.

Applicants must provide a CV or a letter from their employer. Payslips may be requested if the other options are not possible.

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Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
UOW Online WollongongDistance$7416 (2025)$14832 (2025)
UOW Online WollongongDistance$14832 (2026)$14832 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.