University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Diploma of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBecome an expert in your nursing field with a graduate diploma in nursing. Select from five specialisations including; clinical education, aged care, leadership and management, mental health, and rural and remote health. You can also personalise your study by choosing the general specialisation.
Collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for individuals and communities with UniSQ’s postgraduate diploma in nursing.
Progress your leadership skills and build your ability to lead people and projects while understanding the strategic approach required to make decisions in a health care setting.
Fit study into your life while progressing your career and study UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Nursing part-time and online.
Delivery mode
University of Southern Queensland 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.
Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist care to patients in a health care setting. You might collect patient information and administer tre...
Community Health Nurse
Community Health Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training in primary health care and community health. They provide nursing...
Nurse Educator
Nurse Educators are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who mentor and train student nurses as well as working nurses who are undergoing professional...
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...
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clinical Nurse Consultants are highly experienced nurses who oversee clinical operations and patient care in specialist wards and health units (eg,...
About University of Southern Queensland
A recognised leader in online and blended education, we are renowned for our supportive environment and student-focused commitment to learning and teaching.
At UniSQ, we're fostering a values driven culture - one that is built around relationships and community, mutual respect, diversity and inclusion, and a strong commitment to ethics and integrity, collaboration, creativity and innovation.
We believe that every individual has a role to play in bringing our values to life. Our people live out the UniSQ values every day through the positive, supportive and meaningful relationships they create with their peers, students and the community.
