James Cook University

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Want to make your mark on nursing? JCU’s online Graduate Certificate of Nursing will help prepare you for the healthcare system of tomorrow. Australia's healthcare landscape is changing. Governments, industry and healthcare providers are working smarter to meet rising costs coupled with the increasing demand on our health system. You’ll develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in your chosen nursing field. You’ll be able to take on nursing leadership roles in your area of practice, receive increased professional recognition and boost your potential to seize new opportunities in your nursing career.

Delivery mode

James Cook 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.

To be eligible to enrol in the online Graduate Certificate of Nursing, applicants must have:

  • Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification, and;
  • Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia;
  • Completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience, or the part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $11,968 $11,968 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

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Study mode Online
Duration 8 Months
Estimated fee* $11,968 $11,968

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

About James Cook University

JCU is top for undergraduate and postgraduate job outcomes, ranked #1 in QLD for full-time employment in both study areas by the Good Universities Guide 2023.

We’re also ranked #1 in Australia for median graduate salary for international student graduates, in the QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022.

JCU graduates emerge job-ready with the knowledge, confidence and practical experience to transition straight into the workplace.