Federation University

Graduate Diploma of Health (Advanced Nursing)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This course is offered online either full-time or part-time, providing working professionals with a convenient way to engage with contemporary global debates and developments in their professional area of interest while at the same time upgrading their qualifications. This is a specialist postgraduate qualification consisting of 120 credit points delivered as 4 courses, taught in English, which normally takes 12 months to 2 years of study. The course structure requires the successful completion of 4 courses in 2 semesters or for part-time candidates a combination of Pathophysiology & Health Assessment for Advanced Practice and Global Health Determinants across 4 semesters.

While it is not essential, students undertaking the Master of Health – Advance Nursing stream, in particular, will benefit from being concurrently engaged with industry. You can then take your studies further with a Masters level, where you will engage in a Advanced Nursing pathway where you will be supported to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied directly to your own health practice area. Successful completion will enhance your professional standing for assuming clinical leadership roles within nursing and health practice.

Delivery mode

Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
An applicant must have successfully completed a three year (minimum) Bachelor level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area. BN and AHPRA registration is required. Applicants must supply a current resume with their application. Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $4,627 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode Online
Duration 1 Year
Estimated fee* $4,627 $0

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of Health (Advanced Nursing) will prepare you for the following roles.

About Federation University

At Federation University, the desire to transform lives and enhance communities informs everything we do. From research that improves people’s lives right around the world, to supporting our students to succeed at their studies and in life – we make a difference.

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