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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Graduate Diploma in Neonatology

  • Graduate Diploma

Building on your existing neonatology qualifications or start your academic career in the field. Gain comprehensive knowledge of diseases of preterm and term infants including the underlying physiology and management of these diseases....

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
91380

About this course

This is a 24-point course, involving two core units and two elective units which are taught at King Edward Memorial, Princess Margaret and Fiona Stanley Hospitals.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of professional experience and evidence of the following:
(i) awareness of contemporary issues in neonatology; and
(ii) basic competence in paediatrics professional learning; and
(iii) experience in leading and managing others; and
(iv) engagement in ongoing professional learning;
and
(c)(i) a current enrolment in the advanced neonatal training program through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP); or
(ii) a qualification as a neonatologist through the RACP, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(iii) a qualification as a medical practitioner and a desire for an academic career in neonatology.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of professional experience and evidence of the following:
(i) awareness of contemporary issues in neonatology; and
(ii) basic competence in paediatrics professional learning; and
(iii) experience in leading and managing others; and
(iv) engagement in ongoing professional learning;
and
(c)(i) a current enrolment in the advanced neonatal training program through the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP); or
(ii) a qualification as a neonatologist through the RACP, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(iii) a qualification as a medical practitioner and a desire for an academic career in neonatology.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
Build on your existing qualifications as a neonatologist or pursue an academic career in neonatology.
Career Pathways Build on your existing qualifications as a neonatologist or pursue an academic career in neonatology.
Further Study
Master of Neonatology
Further Study Master of Neonatology

Course structure

Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option - Group A

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