Queensland University of Technology

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

QUT's School of Nursing has an established reputation as a provider of postgraduate programs that recognise and respond to priorities in clinical nursing practice and prepare professionals for specialist and leadership positions. In consultation with industry partners, the school has reviewed its postgraduate programs to continue alignment with industry's need for graduates who demonstrate nursing leadership and advanced practice skills. The comprehensive content emphasises clinical leadership in specialist nursing, improvement in practice and service delivery, and the socio-political aspects of contemporary nursing practice. The Graduate Certificate in Nursing offers a short, focused program of study for professionals looking to upgrade their qualifications. Our flexible course design means you can shape your course to suit your interests and career aspirations. Choose your major area of study from the list below or customise your degree with no major and a mix of units.

Delivery mode

Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You must have:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in nursing.
  • Current registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $2,300 $0 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 Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $2,300 $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

About Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.

Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.

With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.