Graduate Certificate in Medical Science Innovation

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Science Innovation comprises five online subjects (24 credit points [CP] in total). 

• Precision Medicine (6 CP) 
• Innovations in Medical Technology (6 CP) 
• Science and Big Data (6 CP) 
• Global Health Systems (3 CP) 
• Planetary Health (3 CP) 

Completion of a UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a medical, biotechnology, biomedical, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, audiology, nursing or biomedical engineering field or a minimum of three years professional work experience*

* Relevant work experience is defined at ANZSCO skill level 1 – bachelor’s degree or higher) and is demonstrated through a CV or a Statement of Service outlining work experience and the dates of employment and position(s) held within the organization, demonstrating extensive work as a manager or professional, and the applicant’s ability to critically appraise their work.

English language requirements

Local applicants with international qualifications must satisfy English language requirements with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.5.  

If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment and have previously undertaken studies at UTS, you may be eligible to apply for RPL. UTS doesn’t determine RPL until an offer of enrolment is accepted.

Learning outcomes

• Concepts relevant to a future-focused healthcare workforce: develop a critical understanding of the effects of economic, political, social, and environmental factors and structures on organisation performance and the functioning of health systems.​ 
• Medical technology: research and critically appraise medical technology solutions and advancements through real-life case studies.​ 
• Science advocacy: identify and advocate opportunities for organisations to optimise outcomes through medical technology advancement.​ 
• Explore precision medicine: critically analyse new innovations, existing limitations and challenges in precision medicine.​ 
• Effective data management: explore methods of analysing and managing big data, and the critical challenges for the field of science within the context of Industry 4.0. ​ 

Career outcomes

Studying UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Medical Science Innovation may lead to roles such as:

• Clinical Operations Manager
• Clinical Trials Administrator
• Medical Advisor
• Medical Science Liaison
• Medical Technologist
• Medical Technology Consultant
• MedTech Advisor
• Product Development Manager
• Quality, Compliance and Innovation Partner
• Scientific Consultant
• Technology and Innovation Manager

The fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Fees shown are per unit. The number of units are listed below fees. Together they indicate the total fees for the course.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.