Graduate Coursework

Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine

  • Course code: GD-DTM
Clock
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
January
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $40,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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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:

  • English language test score requirementsChevron-down
  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    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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