The University of Melbourne

Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine is designed to equip clinicians, first responders, health service managers, relevant agency staff and policy makers with an overview of the principles of disaster management, the skills required to prepare their health service to respond and recover from disasters and terror events, leadership skills for crisis situations and more advanced management of complex disasters such as chemical or biological events.

Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Disaster and Terror Medicine is comprised of eight subjects (100 credit points).

Subjects

  • Foundations of Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Health Program Evaluation 1
  • Comparative Health Systems
  • Planetary and Global Health
  • Leading Healthcare Change for Impact
  • Pandemic Preparedness and Response
  • Disaster and Humanitarian Aid

Standard entry requirements

  • A medical degree, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline AND at least three years of documented relevant work experience
  • 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.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville Domestic: $38,976
International: $40,000
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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