Postgraduate coursework program
Palliative Care in Aged Care
Graduate Certificate: Palliative Care in Aged Care (18 units)
Graduate Diploma: Palliative Care in Aged Care (36 units)
Master of Palliative Care in Aged Care (54 units)
Fast facts
- Study load: Graduate Certificate: 1 year part-time only
Graduate Diploma: 2 years part-time only
Masters: 3 years part-time only
- Fee: Commonwealth Supported
- Mode: Internal and External study
- Single topic enrolments are also available.
- Mid-year intake normally offered
- Available to Australian and international students.
- GradStart Code: GC - 2GC067; GD - 2GD039; Masters - 2CM051.
These courses are designed to provide professional development for practitioners with backgrounds in gerontology, aged care or palliative care who are involved in policy, planning or the delivery of palliative care services to older people in a range of aged care settings.
It will introduce the basic skills and principles of palliative care within a broader study of ageing, which includes an examination of different views of ageing and the concepts of ageing and dying in a global context.
The curriculum will examine a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving, assessment and management and look at relevant legislative and ethical issues.
Students will also develop the knowledge and skills required to assess and critique gerontological and palliative care research and will have the opportunity to develop skills in on-line learning and web-based research.
This program will allow students to have the option of undertaking the 54-unit Masters from the following streams: Masters by Coursework; Masters by Project [with 18 units of project]; and Masters by Research [with 36-unit thesis].
The full program of study is set out in the course rule and topic descriptions for the relevant degree(s) below.
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a related field. The equivalent of one year of full-time work related to palliative care, aged care or gerontology is also required for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma and at least two years of full-time work for the Masters.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters.
How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:
- Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
- Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
- Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.
You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.
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
Department of Palliative and Supportive Services
Tel: (08) 8275 1732.
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 CRICOS Registered Provider Code: 00114A
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