Graduate Diploma in Health Communication

Study Area

Health,Medicine and Pharmacy

Study Level

Postgraduate

University

The University of Sydney

State

NSW

Course Detail

Campus

Camperdown/Darlington campus

Intake Time

March, August

Standard Duration

1 Year

About the Course

This degree will provide you with core media skills to help you become an effective communicator across health and medicine, public affairs, public relations, community relations and journalism. Designed for aspiring and experienced communicators, health advocates, public relations specialists, media experts, and healthcare professionals, the course encourages development of skills in: clear communication of public health campaigns and policy topics creation of public education programs that nurture a more healthcare-literate population the ability to raise awareness of, and advocate for, specific healthcare matters management of communication technology, including social media, to ensure information accuracy and uphold ethical standards While our students come from different disciplines and career stages, all are motivated to make a difference in people's health and wellbeing.

Requirements

Average Score

At Least 60%

IELTS

A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

Background Requirements

YES

The University of Sydney

Institute Ranking

#40 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #2 in Australia

Program Ranking

#2 in Australia for Medicine, #18 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020