University of the Sunshine Coast
Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationTake 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.
Delivery mode
University of the Sunshine Coast offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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 (i.e., 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).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clinical Nurse Consultants are highly experienced nurses who oversee clinical operations and patient care in specialist wards and health units (eg,...
Director Of Nursing
A Director of Nursing oversees nursing duties in a hospital or other healthcare facility. You’ll manage nursing staff and coordinate nursing progra...
Nurse Unit Manager
A Nurse Unit Manager supervises a team of nursing staff in a healthcare setting. You might work at a hospital or be employed in another workplace s...
Paediatric Nurse
Paediatric Nurses are qualified nurses who specialise in the nursing support and care of children and adolescents. They hold post-graduate qualific...
About University of the Sunshine Coast
As a university with a strong commitment to achieving sustainability in terms of teaching, research and how we operate, we’re thrilled to be the top ranked Queensland university in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measure the social and economic impact of an institution.
UniSC offers flexible study options at a network of teaching locations between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast.
UniSC is committed to creating a work and study environment which values the rich diversity of its staff and students.
