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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Neonatology

  • Masters (Coursework)

This course is available to a limited number of students who wish to formalise advanced medical training in neonatology. In this course students gain comprehensive knowledge of diseases of preterm and term infants including the underlying physiology and management.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
91580

About this course

This is a 48-credit-point course including 12 credit points of core units and the option to do practicum placements and a dissertation component.

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 an internationally trained doctor and be pursuing advanced neonatal training as an employee at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, or Fiona Stanley Hospital.
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 an internationally trained doctor and be pursuing advanced neonatal training as an employee at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, or Fiona Stanley Hospital.
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 neonatology qualifications or start an academic career in neonatology.
Career Pathways Build on your existing neonatology qualifications or start an academic career in neonatology.
Further Study
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Further Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Core

Take all units (12 points):

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points from Group A or take unit(s) to the value of 6 points from Group A and 6 points from Group B:

Option - Group B

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