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Graduate Diploma of Advanced Practice (Specialisation) (56A)

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Overview (2027)

Key Information

Duration

Minimum 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years.

This course is available to study only on a part-time basis
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Online
Semester 1, Semester 2

Healthcare delivery is constantly evolving in the face of population growth, our increasingly diverse and aging communities, changing approaches to delivering healthcare and availability of new technology.

Health professionals need to be more collaborative, team-focussed and adaptable than ever before. To meet these challenges, the University of Tasmania, in partnership with major health providers, is launching a more flexible and agile approach to providing educational offerings for health professionals throughout their careers.

The Graduate Diploma of Advanced Practice (Specialisation) is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to expand your contribution to healthcare and meet your continuing professional development requirements with a flexible online approach. The course has been developed with health industry partners and features a strong inter-disciplinary approach, drawing on content from a broad range of disciplines across the University of Tasmania, with an emphasis on providing you with the flexibility to choose content that best progresses your career ambitions.

You will build a strong foundation in leadership skills and critical thinking, helping you to analyse and resolve the complex problems that you face in the health system. You can then choose from a curated selection of units expanding your knowledge in fields including epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, health service innovation, health informatics and digital health.

Building on this knowledge you can choose from a selection of specialisations developed to align to career pathways in health. As an emerging or established health leader you might choose to specialise in Governance, Strategic Communication or Organisational Performance to enhance your capacity within your current role, you could develop your skills in Workplace Psychology to better understand and lead your people, or take the Health Service Improvement specialisation to learn to transform health delivery within your team. Other specialisations focus on Healthcare Education, Supply Chain and Logistics and areas of national health priority, such as Dementia.

The course is open to anyone with a health-related bachelor degree, or a bachelor degree in an unrelated area with at least two years' experience in the health workforce. If you already have a health-related Graduate Certificate, you may be eligible for advanced standing into the course to enable you to progress directly to the specialisation component of the degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice, and Graduate Diploma of Advanced Practice (Specialisation) articulate directly into the Master of Advanced Practice (Specialisation), providing you with a seamless pathway to progress your career in a meaningful new direction and advance practice in your health organisation.

Advanced Practice masterclass series

Experience first-hand what our expert lecturers can offer you with our free, online masterclass series.

Webinar topics cover the breadth of our Advance Practice specialisations, as well as the core topics of leadership, and critical thinking. There are options to explore a new topic, or dive into something you are already familiar with and expand your knowledge.

Health partner scholarships

To help you advance your career, generous scholarships are available to employees of our valued industry partners. Search for your employer, speak to your workplace, or contact us on 13 8827 to find out more.

  • 1 Identify and resolve complex problems in health contexts
  • 2 Critically reflect on interpersonal and interprofessional communication to enhance collaborative healthcare delivery and health outcomes.
  • 3 Analyse complex health and social issues to explore opportunities for practice improvement.
  • 4 Make decisions and judgements in complex health care situations by employing advanced critical, investigative, and creative skills.

Career outcomes

Now, more than ever, the healthcare industry needs leaders equipped for an ever-evolving sector.  Health care and Social Assistance is the largest employing industry in Australia, with job opportunities estimated to grow up to 15% over the next three years.

The Graduate Diploma of Advanced Practice has been co-designed with major health providers for the health workforce, providing knowledge and skills specifically developed to meet the needs of health professionals from all disciplines. No matter your career aspiration, this course will help you achieve your goals.

Course structure

Students must successfully complete 8 units (100 credit points) which consists of:

  • 25 credit points of core units and 25 credit points of choice units (Grad Cert), and
  • 50 credit points from the specialisation (Grad Dip).

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option. 
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education
This course does not admit students on the basis of secondary education.

You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • A completed AQF7 Bachelor Degree or above, or approved equivalent in a health-related discipline; OR  
  • A completed AQF7 Bachelor Degree or above, or approved equivalent, in an unrelated discipline AND a minimum of two years relevant work experience in the health sector.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
This course does not admit students on the basis of VET / TAFE study.

You can enquire online for advice on pathways or alternative course options.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for direct entry to the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Practice (Specialisation) may gain alternate entry through approved relevant work experience in the health industry (minimum of 3 years), or other special circumstances, as approved by the Dean Learning and Teaching Performance, Health or delegated authority.


 

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided.

English Language Minimum Test Score Requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
  • TOEFL (iBT) 88 (Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22)
  • PTE Academic 58 with no score lower than 50
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced 176 with no less than 169 in any skill

See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

  • A completed AQF7 Bachelor Degree or above, or approved equivalent in a health-related discipline; OR  
  • A completed AQF7 Bachelor Degree or above, or approved equivalent, in an unrelated discipline AND a minimum of two years relevant work experience in the health sector.

Students with a completed Graduate Certificate in a health-related field may receive up to 50 credit points of advanced standing.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice may receive 50 credit points of advanced standing.

Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

 

To the Master of Advanced Practice (Specialisation) with 100 credit points of advanced standing.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for direct entry to the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Practice (Specialisation) may gain alternate entry through approved relevant work experience in the health industry (minimum of 3 years), or other special circumstances, as approved by the Dean Learning and Teaching Performance or delegated authority.

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.

Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $9,845

How is this calculated?

This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average part-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.

These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.

HECS-HELP loans

You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.

Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.

International students

2027 annual international student tuition fee: $9,475 AUD

The standard year of study for this course is 50 credit points.

Indicative total tuition fee for international students: $ 18,950 AUD.

This total tuition fee is indicative only. Please visit fees and costs for further information on how this is calculated.

International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.

Domestic scholarships

For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.

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