Duration
6 months part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
January
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $10,248 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
- Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.
Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: a medical degree.
Or
- Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.
And - Have three years of documented relevant experience in a health management, paramedicine, nursing or equivalent role.
The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.
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 requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
*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.IELTS
7.0
with writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; reading 6.5; listening 6.5TOEFL
91
with writing 23; speaking 22; reading 19; listening 19PEARSON
72
with writing 65; speaking 66; reading 64; listening 64CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 180; speaking 187; reading 168; listening 168LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 71; speaking 76; reading 65; listening 62MET
62
with writing 64; speaking 53; reading 59; listening 59
About selection
As part of your application, you must also:
- Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements
- Provide a 500-word personal statement outlining motivation for applying to the course. The statement should include relevant supporting information such as skills, experience, achievements and potential contributions to the program
Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
- Relevance of previous study
- Motivation to complete the course
- Capacity to complete the course
- Relevant prior (research and/or professional) 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.