A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | Internal |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care | 18 units | 6 months | 2GC099 | 072249A |
| Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care | 36 units | 1 year | 2GD038 | 051998D |
| Master of Palliative Care | 54 units | 1.5 years | 2CM050 | 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
Domestic students | International students | ||||
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. | 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. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements. | ||||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
Mid-year entry:  | Yes | Mid-year entry: | Yes |
| Apply through: | Apply through: | International Office | |
| Application closing dates: | Check Gradstart | Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year |
Annual fees
Course | Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount  | $3,922 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $9,900 | |
| Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $7,963 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,800 | |
| Master of Palliative Care | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $8,052 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,800 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Contact
Ms Meredith Legg
Tel: (08) 7221 8234 Fax: (08) 7221 8208
Email: meredith.legg@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: 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 international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
