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Graduate Certificate in Aged Care

Become a skilled, responsive leader in aged care. Australia’s aged care sector is growing rapidly, which means increasing demand for capable and responsive leadership across a range of healthcare settings. This specialised graduate certificate equips you with advanced knowledge and skills in the core areas of leadership, management and quality care of the older person. With a wide choice of elective subjects, you can also develop specialised knowledge in areas like mental health, public health or organisational behaviour.

In this program you will:

  • Advance your knowledge and understanding in an area of aged care
  • Prepare yourself for health care management and leadership
  • Develop opportunities for advanced practice roles within aged care

Location

Duration

Semester 1 intake 1 year part-time; Semester 2 intake 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time Semester 1 intake 1 year part-time; Semester 2 intake 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time 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.
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$)

A$4,814 / A$11,538 - 2023 Fees CSP / Fee-paying
CSP / Fee-paying

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Semester 1 intake only part-time study available.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Online
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
Semester 1 intake 1 year part-time; Semester 2 intake 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time Semester 1 intake 1 year part-time; Semester 2 intake 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
UniSC program code
SC514
Program structure
Required courses (2) 24 units

HLT500 Introduction to Informatics
NUR704 Introduction to Economics

Elective courses (2) 24 units

Select 2 courses (24 units) from:

NUR551 Introduction to Management
NUR708 Financial Accounting
NUR713 Business Finance
NUR721 Company Accounting
NUR722 Business Law and Ethics
NUR751 Law of Business Associations
HLT600 Contemporary Accounting Issues
HSM701 Auditing and Professional Practice
PUB707 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MGT701 Management Accounting
MGT702 Taxation Law and Practice
MHN704 Communication and Thought

Note: Program structures are subject to change.

Study sequences

Applicants are required to have successfully completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF level 7) in a health-related field from a recognised tertiary education provider. Applicants who are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) who do not have a bachelor's qualification may be considered for admission based on extensive industry experience and will require approval by the Program Coordinator.

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure
Program notes
  • Full time study available Semester 2 only
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$4,814
Fee-paying estimate
A$11,538 - 2023 Fees