Graduate Diploma of Lifestyle Medicine
James Cook University JCU
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00117J
Advance and enhance existing health care with this exciting, innovative postgraduate degree — the only one of its kind in Australia offered under a school of medicine. Health care professionals can enhance their careers by expanding their expertise with lifestyle medicine. Benefit from new research, technology and multi-disciplinary healthcare education in this fast-growing discipline. You will gain the skills to manage lifestyle-related health problems, and prevent and reverse common chronic physical and mental health illnesses.Experience high-quality teaching and programs, with opportunities to engage with innovation and entrepreneurship in the health, community and industry spaces. Critically investigate and assess lifestyle-related disease, including diverse models of care. You will learn to apply theories in psychological, medical, nutritional and addiction science in a variety of health contexts.This flexible, online course takes two years to complete part-time. You will study four core subjects, plus choose from electives in research, public health, business and health professional education to align with your career goals. Build your network with connections to high profile clinicians, researchers, industry experts and innovators in the field of lifestyle medicine.
Structure
24 credit points
Subjects
- Lifestyle medicine
Standard entry requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a health discipline and current AHPRA registration as a health professional.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| JCU Online | Domestic: $29,640 International: $39,280 | No |
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