Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Child and Adolescent Health) requires a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
IELTS Academic: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.5 in each band
TOEFL iBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing
PTE Academic: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 61 in each band
The Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Child and Adolescent Health), formerly Paediatric Medicine, provides an introduction to the latest practical and theoretical knowledge of child and adolescent health.
Child and adolescent health cover a broad range of case-based practical and relevant subjects, allowing clinicians to increase their understanding of how to provide the best healthcare for children.
100% online course delivery
This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.
All stream specific units are online. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.
Why study with us?
Our students learn from Sydney Medical School's highly regarded clinical, education and research staff in the Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, based at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.
The program reflects their clinical and academic expertise in a wide range of areas, including allergy, immunisation, infectious diseases and child obesity.
Students will gain a practical and theoretical foundation in paediatrics, from newborns to adolescents.
The coursework is case-based, and you can study at a basic or advanced level. It is facilitated by subspecialty experts who will guide your learning and facilitate valuable interactions within your student group.
100% online course delivery
This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.
All stream specific units are online. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.
We offer full-time and part-time options, allowing you to decide your study load.
Who should study this course?
The Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Child and Adolescent Health) is suitable for all doctors interested in child and adolescent health, regardless of seniority or experience.
We welcome doctors who are working in general practice or specialty paediatrics, in the community or in a hospital, who wish to pursue a career in paediatrics or who simply wish to improve their knowledge and skills in child and adolescent health.
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Our courses offer a great number of graduate opportunities depending on what stage you are at in your career and what your future goals may be. These courses will be extremely useful for preparation for paediatric specialty training and examinations. Our courses in paediatric medicine can also be useful for those who wish to specialise in areas of medicine other than paediatrics that still require a thorough understanding of paediatric medicine, such as general practice.
