A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: Postgraduate (coursework)
Availability (full-time or part-time): Full-time | Part-time
Location: On campus | External
Courses
Course name: Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care
Duration (full-time equivalent): 6 months
GradStart code: 2GC099
CRICOS code: 072249A
Course name: Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care
Duration (full-time equivalent): 1 year
GradStart code: 2GD038
CRICOS code: 051998D
Course name: Master of Palliative Care
Duration (full-time equivalent): 1.5 years
GradStart code: 2CM050
CRICOS code: 024776J
Overview
Our postgraduate programs in Palliative Care provide professional development for practitioners from any related background who are working in palliative care.
Graduates are suitable for careers in areas ranging from rural and remote acute/community/aged care settings to palliative care units and hospice care.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule: - Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care
- Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care
- Master of Palliative Care
Entry requirements
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma normally must hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applicants seeking direct entry to the Master of Palliative Care must normally also have at least two years' appropriate professional experience.
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.
International students: Entry and English language requirements
Applications
| Domestic students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | SATAC - GradStart |
| Application closing dates: | Check GradStart.
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| International students | |
|---|---|
| Mid year entry: | Yes |
| Applications: | How to apply |
| Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year. |
Annual fees
| Course | Domestic students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care | Place type: Full fee paying $8,730 | Download fee schedule |
| Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care | Place type: Full fee paying $17,458 | Download fee schedule |
| Master of Palliative Care | Place type: Full fee paying $17,883 | Download fee schedule |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
