Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Intake
February, March, June, July, August, December
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $46,240 (2024 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are not available
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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.