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Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine (GD-SPMED) // Entry and participation requirements

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Entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must:

  • Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.

   And

  • Have two years of documented relevant experience in clinical sport or health.

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Physiotherapy, medicine or podiatry.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

All degree levels referenced align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the national policy guide for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. Applications will be assessed against these standards.

English language requirement

Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 2b English scores are required for this course.

Selection task

As part of selection, applicants are required to:

  • Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements.

To be considered, all required information and documents for the selection task must be provided. Missing information may result in the application being deemed ineligible.

Selection methodology

When assessing and, where relevant, ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • Prior academic performance
  • Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience.

The Selection committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry and English language requirements does not guarantee selection.

Notes

  • No other cognate disciplines are accepted apart from physiotherapy, medicine or podiatry.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Last updated: 17 December 2025