Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Neonatology

About the 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.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Core

• Take all units (12 points):
  • PAED4409 Evidence-based Medicine (6)
  • PAED4410 Neonatal Respiration and Ventilation (6)

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:
  • PAED4406 Nutrition, Lactation and Gastrointestinal Disease (6)
  • PAED4407 Neonatal Surgery (6)
  • PAED4408 Neonatal Infections and Immunology (6)
  • PAED4411 Introduction to Transport Medicine (6)

Option - Group B

• Take units according to the rule for Group A:
  • BMED4003 Medical Research Thesis Part 1 (6)
  • BMED4004 Research Ethics, Rationale and Design (6)
  • MEDC5801 Development and Communication of Research (6)
  • PAED5709 Physiology of Respiratory Responses (6)
  • PUBH4401 Biostatistics I (6)
  • PUBH5769 Biostatistics II (6)
  • PUBH5785 Analysis of Linked Health Data (6)
  • PUBH5801 Economic Evaluation of Health Care (6)

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:

• awareness of contemporary issues in neonatology;
• basic competence in paediatrics professional learning;
• experience in leading and managing others;
• 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.

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.

Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Careers and further study

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Career Pathways

Build on your existing qualifications as a neonatologist or pursue an academic career in neonatology.

Further Study

Master of Neonatology

Quick details

• Status: Available 2017
• Locations:
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• Delivery:
• Starting dates: Semester 1
• Weekly contact time: The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 91380
• Full time/part time duration: 1 year