Designed for health professionals, the Graduate Diploma in Child Health will develop your paediatric skills to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young adults.
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Duration
Full Time: 1 Year (Available Part Time)*
Next Start Date
15 September 2025
05 January 2026
30 March 2026
22 June 2026
Closing Date
Campuses
Online
UAC 950437
Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 4793
Child Health at Western
Students of the Graduate Diploma of Child Health will gain skills, knowledge and confidence to identify, assess and manage common paediatric issues. Students will evaluate how social determinants can impact the care for children and make great impact in their role in advocating for paediatric patients.
Completing this program will provide students with a stronger foundation in paediatric experience to support their daily practice in local regions. Every aspect of the program is designed, developed and assessed by experienced academics and experts from Western Sydney University and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Students will be provided the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities to help build skills and establish connections with the community.
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What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Career Opportunities
This course is suitable for health professionals including;
- General practitioners
- Trainees
- Hospital doctors
- Medical students
- Health professionals
- Nurses
- Health professions who would like to expand their career in paediatrics, specialising in specific areas or as a refresher of already acquired knowledge in paediatrics.
Entry requirements for domestic students
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about special requirements here.
Entry requirements for international students
This program is not open to student visa holders.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
Indicative annual fee
The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
Entry requirements for international students
This program is not open to student visa holders.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
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The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.