Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Palliative Care

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHSc), specialising in Palliative Care, is offered by the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care in the School of Population Health.
These courses are designed for clinicians working in palliative care as well as those in general practice, primary health care, hospital or community settings, and psychosocial services who wish to strengthen their skills and deepen their understanding in this area.

Students are required to enrol in and complete 120 points from the following courses:

• POPLPRAC 774: Psychosocial Issues in Palliative Care (30 points)  
  
• POPLHLTH 777: Ethics and Societal Approaches to Death (30 points)
  
• POPLPRAC 772: Symptom Management in Palliative Care (30 points)
  
• POPLPRAC 773:Challenges in Symptom Management in Palliative Care (30 points)

If you attempt to enrol and receive a notification that the class is full, please submit a concession application. Your concession will be reviewed for potential enrolment in the course.

New students: to ensure you enrol on time, please visit our step-by-step guide to applications, admission, and enrolment.

For detailed information about this programme, including its courses and regulations, visit Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences specialisation in Palliative Care in Curriculum Catalogue.

For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.