Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care

About the course

If you’re a registered healthcare professional with a passion for connection and care, the Graduate Diploma of Palliative Care at UTS is the perfect course for you. This flexible course combines theory with practical learning, preparing you to provide palliative care that supports patients and families through the physical, emotional & psychosocial aspects of living with advanced progressive disease and through end-of-life. The programme delivers postgraduate depth in theory, applied practice, and professional standards for specialist career progression.

Career outcome

Designed for nursing, medical and allied health professionals looking to take their career to the next level, this course aims to prepare future leaders in palliative care to drive reforms to improve end-of-life care experiences for patients and families. You’ll graduate ready to address the needs of an aging population, provide high quality care to those who need it most. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)