GDCH Questions and Answers

Please refer our GDCH course brochure available at schp.org.au/graduate-diploma-child-health or contact us for more information service@schp.org.au.

Completion of the first four subjects of the Graduate Diploma in Child Health will satisfy the Paediatrics term requirement set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), provided that registrars has also had adequate clinical exposure to children. Please refer to RACGP's Paediatrics term webpage here for more information

Expressions of interests can be submitted at http://schp.org.au/graduate-diploma-child-health  where you will receive information about the course including key dates, assessments, and course content. You will also receive regular updates about any upcoming information webinars.

The GDCH follows Western Sydney University’s Quarter teaching mode with sessions commencing in January, April, June and September. The teaching calendar can be viewed on Western Sydney University’s page.

The program can be completed over 12 or 24 months.

Two subjects per term is considered a full-time load but you are able to complete the program part-time.

The GDCH assessments consist of a quiz, a video assessment task, and a written reflection for each subject, as well as an applied project in subjects 4 and 8.. There is no final exam. You must satisfactorily complete all assessments to pass the program.

The GDCH is an internationally recognised Level 8 postgraduate qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Graduates can use the postnominal GDCH on successful completion of the program.

The GDCH requires a bachelor's degree in a health-related field as well as English Language Proficiency (ELP) for admission. Applicants who fall under one of the following categories are not required to provide an ELP:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia
• the holder of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa.

International applicants should refer to the university's International webpage for further assistance on specific requirements.

The total program fee for domestic and international students in 2023 is AU $6,000 (reviewed on an annual basis and subject to change). Fees are charged on a per-subject basis and the maximum student contribution amount per subject is AU $750.

*Australian citizens or Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders may be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to assist with paying tuition fees.

Yes, FEE-HELP is available for the program. For more information, please visit the Western Sydney University website:  FEE HELP | Western Sydney University.

Yes, graduates of the Sydney Child Health Program can enrol in the GDCH program. To receive more information about the enrolment process, please complete the expression of interest form available here or contact us at service@schp.org.au.

Upon completion, you will receive a degree titled “Graduate Diploma in Child Health” issued by Western Sydney University and you will be entitled to use the postnominal GDCH.

Yes, tutorial support is provided as an optional learning opportunity to improve clinical reasoning and paediatric management. The tutorials are facilitated as case-based discussions and are not mandatory. All the learning material required for the program can be found in the lectures and recommended readings.

After your application is received, it will be assessed by the admissions team at Western Sydney University. If you are successful, the University will send a letter of offer to the email address provided in the application. The email will include instructions on how to secure your place in the program. Additionally, an SMS will be sent to the mobile number provided in the application, notifying you of the offer.

To enrol in subjects, you will need to activate your student account at westernaccount.westernsydney.edu.au using your WSU student ID and password.

Once logged in, select "Register in subjects" under the MySR Links section. For more information, the video or pdf guide on how to register for subjects through MySR for the upcoming quarter can be accessed here: video or pdf guide.

Yes, an orientation session will be held virtually for GDCH students at the beginning of each teaching period. In case you are unable to attend, the session will be recorded and made available on the GDCH Learning Platform. You can access it under the "Introduction" section of each subject.

Refunds are only available prior to the census date as per the University’s policy. You can refer to the University's website for more information on census dates. Also, please note that no refund of fees or release from financial commitment will be granted in case of non-completion of studies.

Yes, you can postpone your offer by writing to apply@westernsydney.edu.au or send a request via your account at our online application system. Any fees paid will be credited to the next intake, and your record will be updated to reflect your new start date.

Upon enrolment and selection of subjects, you will be given access to all assessments via the SCHP learning platform. This includes the learning guide, which provides complete information on assessments for the program.