A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time (N/A for Graduate Certificate) |
| Location: | Internal |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care in Aged Care | 36 units | 1 year | 2GD039 | 072485M |
| Master of Palliative Care in Aged Care | 54 units | 1.5 year | 2CM051 | 072486K |
Overview
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.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule: Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||||
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. | 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. 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: | SATAC - GradStart | 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 Diploma in Palliative Care in Aged Care | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $7,190 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,800 | |
| Master of Palliative Care in Aged Care | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $7,514 | 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
Department of Palliative and Supportive Services
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
