Designed for community-minded medical science professionals
Build trust in your research and work in partnership with and for the community
A curriculum co-designed with Australian industry experts for real-world application
100% online with support from enrolment through to graduation
The UTS Online Graduate Certificate Public Engagement in Medical Science is designed for individuals who are passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes for all. You might be looking to:
- Contribute to the improvement of healthcare and policies.
- Make a bigger impact on the community.
- Build effective and authentic community engagement skills.
- Improve your interpersonal and communication skills and have the confidence to advance policy initiatives and advocate for solutions to healthcare problems.
- Study 100% online and flexibly around your work and life commitments.
Learning outcomes
Community engagement
Understand and leverage connections between public engagement and public perceptions to build and maintain trust in science.
Science theory, practice and policy
Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice behind the development of influential evidence-based science policies.
Effective communication
Build upon communication abilities and become confident to deliver scientific concepts to lay audiences through engaging storytelling.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Develop professional cultural competency to work effectively with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
To learn more about how these learning outcomes can help you advance your career, get in touch with our Student Enrolment Advisors.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Engagement in Medical Science comprises 4 online subjects (24 credit points [CP] in total).
CORE SUBJECTS
Complete the following subjects (24CP):
- Shaping Policies for the Future (6 CP)
- Communicating Science and Vision (6 CP)
- Public Engagement with Health Data (6 CP)
- Social Perspectives in Public Health (6 CP)
*Note: Most subjects at UTS are worth 6 CP but this can vary across courses.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Medical Science Innovation, students will have the opportunity to progress to the Master of Medical Science Leadership
Upcoming intakes
UTS Online courses have six intakes per year.
The diagram below shows all upcoming intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.
Jan
2023
Mar
2023
May
2023
Jul
2023
Aug
2023
Course information
Entry requirements
- 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.
- Audiology
- Biochemical and cell biology
- Biological sciences, n.e.c
- Biological sciences
- Biomedical engineering
- Chemical sciences
- Food science and biotechnology
- Forensic science
- General medicine
- Genetics
- Human biology
- Laboratory technology
- Mathematical sciences
- Medical science
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Occupational therapy
- Optical science
- Other health
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Physiotherapy
- Public health
- Radiography
- Radiology
- Speech pathology
- Psychology
OR
- A minimum of three (3) years professional work experience*
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
* 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.
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.
For applicants without an Academic IELTS score, refer to the UTS Register of English Language Requirements Proficiency for other methods of satisfying the English Language requirements for the course(s).
For more information, schedule a 15-minute call with a Student Enrolment Advisor.
To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
Studying UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Public Engagement in Medical Science may lead to roles such as:
- Community Liaison Officer
- Legislation and Policy Officer
- Medical Sales Representative
- Medical Science Liaison
- Medical Writer
- Policy and Relations Advisor
- Science Communications Officer
- Scientific Advisor
- Scientific Consultant
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate
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5 core subjects, plus 18 CPs from a range of elective subjects
“The opportunity to develop new leadership skills that can be applied to medical science, and to acquire deep knowledge of cutting-edge innovation in this field, will benefit professionals wanting to make their mark in the medical science sector. We look forward to welcoming you.”
Dr Robyn Dalziell
Program Director, Master of Medical Science Leadership
