Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

The Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne addresses the complex interactions between biology and social context that have dramatically changed in the last 20 years. Over this period, the health and wellbeing of 1024-year-old adolescents and young adults has not improved to nearly the same extent as younger children and older adults.

Overview

• Engage in the latest scientific understandings and interventions in adolescent health
• Fully online delivery for flexibility to study around personal and professional commitments
• Equips you with specialised skills to work effectively with adolescents in diverse settings

Who is the Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing for?

The Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing is ideal for people from various fields who want to deepen their understanding of adolescent health and wellbeing. This includes healthcare workers, educators, social workers, and others with an interest in this area.

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing?

Adolescent health and wellbeing are influenced by a complex interplay of biological and social factors, which have evolved significantly over time. While improvements in this area have lagged behind those for younger children and older adults, new scientific insights, public health initiatives, and service responses offer exciting opportunities to advance adolescent health like never before.

Program Details

• Course code: GD-ADOLHW
• Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years part time
• Location: Online
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: AUD $24,000 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Courses related to the Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

• Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
• Graduate Certificate in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

Related Study Areas

• Health
• Medicine

Past Information Session

• Adolescent Health and Wellbeing Information Session: 2026 Intake
  • When: Monday 22 September 2025, 5.30-6.30pm AEST
  • Speakers: Dr Ani Wierenga (Academic Coordinator), Kristina Bennett (Masters Coordinator - Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing), as well as current students or alumni.