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James Cook University (JCU)

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Graduate Diploma of Lifestyle Medicine

  • Graduate Diploma

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
122106
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$9,545 per year / $9,545 total

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a health discipline and current AHPRA registration as a health professional

Study locations

Online

Online

Career pathways

There is an increasingly high demand for lifestyle and public health expertise in almost all healthcare industries, including primary care and tertiary hospital settings, community projects, industry, not-for-profit and government sectors. Graduates of JCU's Graduate Diploma of Lifestyle Medicine will have the skills to consult and lead clinical and research programs in a variety of healthcare settings.

This course provides qualifications to support careers in clinical practice, public health, research, teaching, consultation for health care systems, occupational programs, industry and community programs.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at James Cook University (JCU).
87.4%
Overall satisfaction
74.8%
Skill scale
74.8%
Teaching scale
93.4%
Employed full-time
$110.4k
Average salary