Duration
2 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
February, July
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $16,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Student experience
Overview
- Be at the heart of a world-class medical and research precinct with access to invaluable opportunities with our partner health and research institutions
- Study alongside people from many different disciplines - from doctors and nurses to speech pathologists and physiotherapists
- Have access to a high-quality of support from experts in clinical education
Highlights of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education experience
Day-to-day experience
You'll join the brightest students from across Australia and the world and become part of a dynamic academic community. You will be able to engage closely with academic experts and peers and build a vital professional network.
Your classroom is academically robust and designed to prepare you for competition in your field. You will expand your skills and knowledge through a blend of on-campus and online teaching sessions, alongside educational tools such as webinars, podcasts, and discussion forums.
Expert instruction
EXCITE course facilitators come from a variety of clinical, educational, and academic backgrounds, meaning they have vital disciplinary knowledge and understand its application to real clinical environments. Keynote sessions are delivered by leaders in the field, and workshops are developed by skilled practitioners.
Read about Emma’s story studying the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education
Profile
Emma West
Dr. Emma West is an accomplished emergency medicine physician and a passionate educator, dedicated to empowering learners. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to not only clinical excellence but also to the science of effective teaching.
Dr. West’s medical journey began at Monash University, where she completed her undergraduate medical degree in 1999, followed by a Certificate in Public Health. Her pursuit of specialist training led her to the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, where her exceptional talent was recognised in 2007 when she achieved the highest examination score across Australia and New Zealand. This achievement led to her becoming a sought-after expert for exam preparation and teaching within emergency medicine.
While assisting students, Dr. West felt a need to formalise her educational approach. "Are my methods the right way of teaching people?" she pondered, driven by a desire to provide the best possible learning experience. This introspection led her to a transformative decision – enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Education at the University of Melbourne.
The Diploma profoundly impacted Dr. West’s educational philosophy, challenging her to view teaching through the lens of her learners. It provided her with evidence-based pedagogical theories and fostered a deeper understanding of student-centred learning.
This formal training directly contributes to her current role as Director of Emergency Medicine Training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where she implements robust, high-stakes learning environments. As an examiner for the College of Emergency Medicine, Dr. West champions learner-centric approaches, consistently empowering her students to excel.
Dr. West’s dedication to quality improvement and simulation-based education is evident in her creation of programs that prepare trainees for critical decision-making scenarios. Her reflective essay on the transformative power of pedagogy, which earned a perfect score, stands as a testament to her newfound expertise and her evolving identity as an educator.
Looking ahead, Dr. West plans to pursue a Masters degree and develop coursework to empower women in emergency medicine, a traditionally male-dominated field. Her journey with the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Education has been a testament to the transformative power of formalised education and the pursuit of scholarly endeavours.
Beyond her professional achievements, the Graduate Diploma has enriched Dr. West’s personal life, providing a holistic lens through which she views all educational interactions, from providing feedback to informal on-the-job learning and programmatic assessment. Her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and student success continues to inspire the next generation of emergency physicians.