Postgraduate coursework program

Paediatric Palliative Care

Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Palliative Care (18 units)

Fast facts

• Study load: one year part-time only
• Fee: Commonwealth Supported
• Mode: External study
• Mid-year intake normally offered
• Available to Australian and international students.
• GradStart Code: 2GC066

This course, offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, aims to meet the professional development needs of practitioners in policy, planning or delivery of palliative care services to children and adolescents, as well as to their families.

It seeks to introduce students to the principles of paediatric palliative care by providing an opportunity to explore multidisciplinary assessment and management approaches which may be applicable in a variety of settings.

The full program of study is set out in the Course rule and topic descriptions for this degree.

Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution in an area related to palliative care or paediatrics.

The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. Examples of this may include those with professional qualifications (eg registered nurses) and experience or interest in working in this field.

How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:

1. Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
2. Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
3. Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.

If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received. Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart.

Course fees
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.

Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.

Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 11th July, 2008.

Further information
Tel: 8275 1603.

General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General Information: International students should contact:
The International Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177

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