Course results for University of Tasmania Graduate Certificate Health & medical science Degrees

Evolve with the health system you’re part of. Increase your ability to adapt and collaborate. Developed with industry, this course will build leadership and critical thinking in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, informatics, digital and more.

Study contemporary trends, issues, policy and practice in health informatics. Analyse potential problems in the digital storing and sharing of health information. Unpack social, ethical and legal issues.

If you’re a registered nurse and you’d like to deepen your knowledge about medication management, then this is the course for you. Explore how the body reacts to different drugs. Learn how to develop individualised medication plans for patients in your specialty area.

Prepare for a move into the public health sector, where you can make a lasting impact on large-scale health challenges. Gain the practical skills you need to analyse existing healthcare systems. Become a leader who advocates for change. 

If you work in healthcare or emergency services, then this timely course could be for you. Discover how to respond to public health incidents like COVID-19 outbreaks and bushfire smoke. Understand the science and regulations behind public health surveillance.

Help to improve the lives of people with dementia and support their families and the community. Explore health science aspects and social issues. Begin to understand relevant neurobiology. Study public health policies and systems.

Take your health career to the next level with a specialisation in addiction. Understand dependency, maladaptive behaviours and epidemiological indicators. Explore intervention. Gain the sensitivity to help clients, their families and friends.