The program is taken over one year on a part-time basis. It is an externally run program conducted at the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick. Candidates attend a program of lectures and grand rounds (approximately four and one-half hours per week). This degree is likely to appeal to doctors interested in a career in general practice or who are in the early stages of training for a specialty career in paediatrics.

The Graduate Diploma is awarded after satisfying the examiners in written and clinical examinations at the end of the program.

It must be noted that the Graduate Diploma of Paediatrics is intended for postgraduates who have medical degrees registrable in Australia and who are able to secure a paediatric appointment, salaried or otherwise, in a teaching hospital recognised by the University of New South Wales. The School of Women's and Children's Health takes no responsibility for making such arrangements.

Please contact the School of Women's and Children's Health or the Faculty of Medicine for information.

Students should note that if they have to repeat the year due to failure in one or more course, they must re-enrol in and satisfactorily complete all courses in order to qualify for the Graduate Diploma.

Please refer to the information above and contact the school office for further information.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html