The first postgraduate course of its kind that combines leadership development with innovation in a medical science context
Co-designed with Australian industry experts for real-world application
100% online with support from enrolment through to graduation
Australia's #1 young university, delivering innovative science and leadership education
The UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Science Leadership is designed for professionals wanting to upskill and build effective leadership skills and enterprise acumen that can be applied in the science sector. You might be looking to:
- Expand your career opportunities in the medical industry.
- Hone your leadership skills so you can empower teams to achieve their full potential, making informed decisions and developing effective strategies to help organisations thrive.
- Broaden your skillset in business and medical science that can be leveraged across industry, government and other sectors.
- Have the business expertise to become a cross functional collaborator and achieve organisational goals.
- Explore methods of analysing and managing big data for the field of medical science to understand and improve processes.
- Study 100% online and flexibly around your work and life commitments.
Learning outcomes
Public policy
Evaluate the impact of public policies on the health and wellbeing of individuals.
Organisational leadership
Understand the customer and the value they add to an organisation, and how an organisation can benefit a customer.
Professional, ethical and social responsibility
Engage in professional leadership practices that adhere to health and safety requirements, ethical conduct, risk management, and organisational, governance or regulatory requirements in the context of medical science.
Communication skills and self-reflection
Develop relational and practical communication skills. Build self-awareness of your leadership strategies and style.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and connection with country
Exhibit cultural sensitivity when working effectively with and for Indigenous Australians in a medical science context.
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 Science Leadership comprises 5 online subjects (24 credit points [CP] in total).
CORE SUBJECTS
Complete the following subjects (24CP):
- Shaping Policies for the Future (6 CP)
- Science and Big Data (6 CP)
- Leading People and Change (6 CP)
- Delivering Customer Value (3 CP)
- Applied Financial Management (3 CP)
*Note: Most subjects at UTS are worth 6 CP but this can vary across courses.
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 Science Leadership may lead to roles such as:
- Academic Research Team Leader
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Data Officer and Manager
- IP and Commercialisation Officer
- Laboratory Team Leader
- Lead Scientist
- Policy Advisor
- Principal Investigator
- Project Manager
- Regulatory Affairs Officer
- Science Liaison
- Scientific Advisor
- Scientific Regulatory Consultant
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate
+
8 subjects from the Master of Advanced Nursing
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
“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
