Graduate Certificate in Digital Health
Course information for - 2025 entry
- Duration
- 0.5 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
- Start dates
- ACU Term 1 , ACU Term 2 , ACU Term 3, ACU Term 4
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Health will help you develop an evidence-based foundation of digital health, and a sound understanding of the relevant concepts and application of digital health technologies to suit the health industry. You also will learn how to make ethical decisions regarding the adoption of various digital health technologies into the future.
This contemporary course will address rapidly, ever-changing digital health technologies, and examine the use of these technologies within the industry. The curriculum is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary and will bring together current and new knowledge from health and digital health professionals. You’ll gain skills and knowledge in digital health technologies that you can apply directly to your work.
Professional experience
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Health is delivered online and will provide career- and industry-relevant knowledge and skills immediately applicable to your employment situation. The degree embeds research-led teaching at the core of its curriculum to deliver evidence-based knowledge and practice for immediate application in industry.
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Digital Health, students must complete 40 credit points (cp).
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Overseas study available
No, but available to offshore students.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
Bachelor degree (or higher)
OR
Submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study, and industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Applicants with higher education study
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.
Applicants with work and life experience
You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen course.
English language requirements
Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
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Pathways
Further study
This course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Digital Health and the Master of Digital Health.
Fees
Course costs
*This is an indicative first-year fee based on the tuition fee rates for a full-time student, using unit enrolment data from domestic students who studied the course in the previous year.
A student’s annual fee will vary depending on factors including:
- Number of units studied per year
- Choice of major or specialisation
- Elective units
The University reviews fees annually.
You can view current course costs and domestic tuition fee rates by unit.
A 10% rebate on fees will be offered to domestic ACU graduates (from any faculty) enrolling in full fee-paying postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Conditions apply.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, a scholarship and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for the Scholarship for ACU Online, ACU's Online Campus created to help ACU online students with the costs associated with studying. We also have university wide scholarships you may be eligible for. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
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Deferment
Deferment is available for one year. If you wish to defer, please speak to your course consultant.
Staff Profile
Dr Brandon Cheong
Senior Lecturer & Course Coordinator for Postgraduate Digital Health, School of Behavioural and Health & Sciences
Dr Brandon Cheong is a Senior Lecturer and Digital Health Researcher at ACU. With a background in mechatronics, biomedical engineering, mathematics, computer science and clinical modelling, Brandon leads the development of digital health education. He is a member of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH), a contributor to CSIRO’s Sparked initiative, and serves on the research and development and education and workforce committees of the Australian Council of Senior Academic Leaders in Digital Health (ACSALDH). His research focuses on improving healthcare in Australia through the understanding of data standards, interoperability, electronic health records, smartphone apps, clinician and consumer perceptions of digital health technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Dr Nia Luxton
Senior Lecturer, School of Allied Health
Dr Nia Luxton is a Senior Lecturer at ACU, a Senior Physiotherapist and a Titled Member of the APA. Her areas of interest and expertise are in digital health and health promotion and policy. Her qualifications include PhD (Psychology), MAppSc (Physiotherapy), GCHE (Higher Ed), and BScHons (Physiotherapy). She has postgraduate qualifications in digital health and is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr Luxton is a member of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, and a member of various committees and boards including SRNT-Oceania Chapter, TSANZ, CSANZ, and Long COVID Physio.