Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Take nursing practice to the next level. Develop a clinical specialisation in Community and Primary Health Care, Clinical Practice Education, Paediatric Care or Mental Health, or tailor your studies to suit your career goals. Progress on to the Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) to cement your place as a health care leader.
In this program you will:
- Advance your knowledge and understanding in an area of health research or practice
- Prepare yourself for clinical leadership and advanced practice roles
- Have the option to finish in one semester, in the four-elective path
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP / Fee-payingStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Online
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- UniSC program code
- SC546
Required courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
HLT500 Communication and Thought
HLT702 Introduction to Economics
NUR551 Discovering Management
NUR704 Marketing Essentials
NUR708 Business Law and Ethics
NUR713 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
NUR721 Business, Governance and Society
NUR722 Accounting Fundamentals
NUR740 Managerial Finance
NUR751 Principles of Economics for Accountants
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
- AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing award
- Applicants who are Registered Nurses registered with AHPRA who do not have a bachelor-level qualification may be considered for admission based on extensive industry experience and will require approval by the Program Leader.
Additional entry information
All applicants must either be able to declare that English is their primary language (ie they have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States of America.); or they must attain an Academic IELTS score of at least 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest (obtained within two years prior to the commencement of the program). For more information visit English language requirements.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- * All courses are offered face-to-face or online, except for HLT702 Simulation in Practice Education which has an on-campus requirement (2 x 6-hour workshops).
- CSP estimate
- A$1,992
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$9,696