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Master of
Palliative and End-of-Life Care

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Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent

See entry requirements

SATAC*

2CM322 (CSP)
2CM622 (FFP)

Duration

18 months

Delivery mode

Online

Availability

Full-time, part-time

Start dates

March, July

Annual indicative fees (2025) ^   

$9,577 (CSP)
$28,000 (FFP)

SATAC

2CM322 (CSP)
2CM622 (FFP)

Duration

18 months

Delivery mode

Online

Availability

Full-time, part-time

Start dates

March, July

Annual indicative fees (2025) ^   

$9,577 (CSP)
$28,000 (FFP)

Explore the Graduate Certificate in Palliative and End of Life Care or the Graduate Diploma in Palliative and End of Life Care.

^Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

Overview
 
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How to apply

The postgraduate program is not available to international students.

Continue to explore course options at Flinders University or send us an enquiry.

Your pathway to specialise in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Gain specialised knowledge and advanced skills to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses.

This flexible, interdisciplinary program enables health professionals to deepen their expertise while balancing work and life commitments. Featuring leading-edge content and practical learning, the course is designed to enhance your current role and prepare you for future opportunities in the expanding field of palliative and end-of-life care, equipping you to make a meaningful impact in diverse healthcare settings.

Your career

Palliative and end-of-life care are expanding fields within healthcare, with growing demand for skilled professionals across diverse settings.

This program equips graduates with the advanced knowledge and specialised skills required to excel in roles within rural and remote healthcare, acute and community settings, aged care facilities, palliative care units, and hospices. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or building on foundational palliative care skills, this degree prepares you to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care and lead improvements in end-of-life care practices.

Potential occupations

  • General Practitioner $195K
  • Registered Nurse $110K
  • Social Worker $92K
  • Occupational Therapist $80K
  • Physiotherapist $89K

*Typical salaries are drawn from a variety of sources, including Seek, Glassdoor and Indeed, and may vary. Please do your own research.

Potential employers

  • Hospitals
  • Hospices
  • Residential aged care
  • Community care

Program of study

Masters is designed to provide you with flexibility while aiming to deepen and extend the knowledge and skills required for practice in palliative care. It can be taken by coursework and a critical inquiry or research project. 

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  1. Introduction to the study of palliative care
  2. Clinical Research Methods
  3. Communication at the End of life
  4. Loss, Grief and Bereavement in Palliative and End of Life Care
  5. Cancer and Palliative Care
  6. Spirituality in Palliative and End of Life Care
  7. Palliative Care and Ageing
  8. Palliative Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Peoples
  9. Clinical Management in Palliative and End of Life Care
  10. Neonatal and Paediatric Palliative Care

This program blends foundational knowledge with specialised topics, equipping students with the expertise to lead and innovate in palliative care practices across diverse healthcare settings. 

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The Master of Palliative and End-of-Life Care does not include formal placement components but emphasises practical learning through case studies, reflective practice, and applied projects. These elements enable students to integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world application, enhancing their ability to deliver compassionate and evidence-based care.

Students are encouraged to draw on their professional experiences and engage with contemporary challenges in palliative care, preparing them to take on advanced roles in diverse healthcare settings.

No.1 in SA
for overall experience, skills development and teaching quality

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

No.1 in SA
for learner engagement, learning resources, overall experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Ranked in the top 2%

of the universities in the world

(The World University Rankings 2024 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities)

Three qualifications in one.

Flinders University offers staggered qualifications as you complete certain milestones.

1

Finish four topics and you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate.

2

Finish another four topics, and you’ll receive a Graduate Diploma.

3

Complete a further four topics in addition to those, and you will be awarded a Masters. 

Master of Palliative and End-of-Life Care

12 topics | 18-month duration

Graduate Diploma in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

8 topics | 12-month duration

Graduate Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care

4 topics | 6-month duration

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Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in dietetics, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, paramedic science, pharmacy, physiotherapy, psychology, speech pathology or social work, and have a minimum of two years' full-time equivalent clinical involvement in palliative care and/or supporting patients and families with a life-limiting illness by the commencement date of the course. 

Alternatively, applicants may qualify if they have completed the Graduate Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Graduate Diploma in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, or Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care in Aged Care.

How to apply

1

Select your preferred course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check individual course entries on SATAC for information on important dates.

4

Apply online at SATAC.

Apply directly via SATAC

2CM322 (CSP)

2CM622 (FFP)

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

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