Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations

Students will undertake six required subjects and two electives, from the list below to complete the Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations.

Choose from required subjects:

• Evidence Based Practice and Policy (HPER71-110)
• Health Systems: Australia and International (HPER71-111)
• Knowledge Translation in Healthcare (HPER71-112)
• Educating the Health Workforce (HPER71-114)
• Managing People (MGMT71-104)
• Leadership and Technology Innovation in Health Management (MGMT71-107)

Plus two electives:

• Generating Evidence Using Research Methods (HPER71-113) 
• Systematic Review (HPER71-115)
• Planetary Health (HPER71-116)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENFB71-104)
• Project Innovation and Change (MGMT71-326)
• Sustainable Healthcare (HPER71-117)
• Health Analytics and Data Management (DTSC71-104)

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study in 2021: $21,000* per semester average

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study in 2021: $42,000

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.

Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.

* Note: for students commencing January 2021 the University has held the 2020 tuition fee amount in recognition of the current circumstances, with 2021 fees effective only from the University’s May 2021 semester.

Academic entry requirements

Entry into the Graduate Diploma requires the following:

• A minimum Bachelor level degree in Health or a related program with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7), or
• A minimum Bachelor level degree in a non-health related area with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) plus 3 years relevant work experience

For more information regarding eligibility, domestic students please contact 1800 074 074 and international students contact +61 7 5595 1024 for further details.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.

The program will develop a diverse cohort of systems thinkers, knowledge brokers and problem solvers who can apply their knowledge of health and healthcare, to innovate, influence, translate research and technology, to meet the 21st-century health care needs of the Australian population.

The degree will provide graduates with the ability to:

• Appraise and apply evidence relevant to the population, community and individual health care needs to independently evaluate the worth of newly proposed health policy and clinical management options
• Translate effective research into clinical practice and policy to improve health outcomes
• Describe the socio-economic contexts, organisational frameworks and funding arrangements of the Australian health care system and selected international comparators for optimum delivery of public health, preventive and clinical services.
• Discuss how to bring about systematic reform in the health care system by developing different models of care, new technologies, new business models and a disruptive value network using innovation.
• Demonstrate an ability to lead the provision of patient centered care
• Employ interpersonal skills that can influence and engage stakeholders though a detailed understanding of the health system, organisational behaviour and leadership
• Use systems thinking to lead, educate and influence inter-professional teams and stakeholders in the health care setting

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine offers students 3 pathway degrees (including the Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations) as study options that lead into the Master of Healthcare Innovations. These degrees can also be studied individually and cover a range of different areas that may suit individual needs. For more detail on each degree, please click the links below or submit an enquiry to discuss the best study option for you.  

Graduate Certificate in Health Systems
The Graduate Certificate can be completed in four months full time or equivalent part time. Two core subjects must be completed, and two elective subjects chosen. The Graduate Certificate in Health Systems will positively challenge the way professionals understand and work within Australian and international health systems. The way in which the diverse population interacts with and uses healthcare services will be explored to promote equitable systems.

Graduate Certificate in Evidence Based Practice (Available to Domestic students only)
The Graduate Certificate can be completed in twelve to eighteen months part time. Three core subjects must be completed, and one elective subject chosen. The Graduate Certificate in Evidence Based Practice will transform the way professionals interpret and keep up to date with the growing volume of research evidence. It will deepen professionals’ critical thinking to apply evidence-based practice to maintain high quality practice and inform improvements where appropriate. It will also provide an understanding of research methodologies for students considering research higher degrees.

Students may wish to study the above programs and transition into the Masters program, at which time they may wish to apply for credit for prior study.

Master of Healthcare Innovations
Master of Healthcare Innovations is offered full time over 3 semesters (one year), or part time over multiple semesters and is designed for professionals seeking their next challenge in healthcare.