Course details

Summary

For all current health professionals and those with a relevant undergraduate degree wishing to pursue postgraduate study in a health-related field.

This programme covers a broad range of subjects that will cater for all interests, allowing a generic personalised programme of study.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc) in Palliative Care is offered by the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care in the School of Population Health.

Students are required to enrol in, and complete, the following courses.

At least 90 points from:

POPLHLTH 746 - Ethics Culture and Societal Approaches to Death (15 Points)
POPLHLTH 747 - Loss, Grief, and Bereavement (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 701 - Therapeutic Communication (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 720 - Psychosocial issues in Palliative Care (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 722 - Symptom Management in Palliative Care (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 723 - Advanced Symptom Management in Palliative Care (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 724 - Child and Adolescent Palliative Care (15 points)

a 15 point research course from:

POPLHLTH 701 - Research Methods in Health (15 Points)
POPLHLTH 709 - Evidence for Best Practice (15 Points)

and a 15 point optional course from the Master of Health Sciences Schedule

Where could this programme take you?

Many graduates continue to work within their health profession while others work in health-related fields, social services, or local or central government. Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Further study options

Master of Health Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work. You will need a Grade Point Average (GPA) or Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of at least 2.5.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.