Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Program requirements
Enquiries

Program summary

Award abbreviation: GCNursing(GeneralPractice)
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus except for one course that is offered online
Duration: ½ year full-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
Commence: depends on elective selected
Program code: SC505
CRICOS code: not applicable

Program overview

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) is designed specifically for current Practice Nurses to develop knowledge and skills to practise competently within the changing general practice environment.

The aim is to expand the skills and knowledge base of Practice Nurses and support the development of flexible, informed and evidence-based practices. The program is particularly designed to enable students to apply and adapt new knowledge and skills directly to their work environment.

Students may enrol into the Graduate Certificate after successfully completing the equivalent of 24 units of study offered and assessed by the Sunshine Coast Division of General Practice. Applicants will be offered 24 units of credit and will undertake one required postgraduate course and one elective course offered by USC to be eligible for the award.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be Registered Nurses. It is recommended that applicants have completed at least one year of full-time (or equivalent) post-registration experience. Applicants should be employed in a general practice. Applicants who are not currently employed in a general practice should discuss their situation with the Program Coordinator.

Program structure

Delivered by Sunshine Coast Division of General Practice:
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6

Delivered by University of the Sunshine Coast:
NUR751 Advanced Health Assessment

Plus an elective which may be selected from the either the Faculty of Science, Health and Education, Faculty of Business or Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of the Sunshine Coast in consultation with the Program Coordinator.

Program requirements

Students are required to successfully complete all modules and courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) program structure. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au