Wound Care - M5028
Graduate diploma
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable health professionals to effectively manage acute, chronic and complex wounds. The course builds on the Graduate Certificate of Wound Care (M4027), and you have the opportunity to undertake elective units relevant to your area of practice, career aspirations or interest.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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| Note: | This course is available to:
This course is NOT available to International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa. |
Duration |
Duration either 2 to 3 years part-time or 1 year part-time, depending on previous qualifications. |
Start date |
First semester (February) and Second semester (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Diploma of Wound Care |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
| Entry level 1: 48 points to complete - Duration either 2 to 3 years part-time |
An Australian bachelor degree in pharmacy, podiatry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy or equivalent.
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| Entry level 2: 24 points to complete - Duration 1 year part-time. | A Monash Graduate Certificate of Wound Care with a minimum mark of 60% in all units. |
English requirements
Level D
| IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0 and Speaking 7.0 | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 65 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 65, Reading 65, Speaking 65 and Writing 65 | TOEFL Internet-based test: 98 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23 and Writing 27 | Equivalent approved English test |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Fitness for practice and professionalism
To complete your course, you are required to demonstrate that you meet fitness for practice expectations.
The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map.
Graduate Diploma's entry points
Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:
If you are admitted at entry level 1 you will complete 48 credit points, comprising Parts A and B If you are admitted at entry level 2 you will complete 24 credit points, comprising Part B.
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
The total fees for 2025 for this part-time course are:
A$17,800
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2025 would be:
A$35,600
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.