University of the Sunshine Coast

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

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.

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.

Locations
  • 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $10,920 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $10,920 $0

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,...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $134,992
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Paediatric Nurse

Paediatric Nurses are qualified nurses who specialise in the nursing support and care of children and adolescents. They hold post-graduate qualific...

Avg yearly income $74,932
Entry barriers Low

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.

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