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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

6 months 6 months 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$2,220 / A$10,920 - 2024 Fees CSP / Fee-paying
CSP / Fee-paying

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
  • Online
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
UniSC program code
SC546
Program structure
Required courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses (48 units) from:

HLT500 Communication Research
HLT702 Exploring Business Research
NUR551 Information Systems in Organisations
NUR704 Accounting Principles
NUR708 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
NUR713 Marketing Essentials
NUR721 Economics for Business
NUR722 Discovering Management
NUR740 The World of Tourism, Leisure and Events
NUR751 Communication and Thought

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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

CSP estimate
A$2,220
Fee-paying estimate
A$10,920 - 2024 Fees