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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing

At CQUniversity Australia

Location

Australia

Qualification

Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas

Fees

AUD14500

(2026)

Duration

1 Year(s)

Next intake

08.03.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing provides you with advanced nursing knowledge and skills based upon contemporary national and international evidence relevant to the beginning registered nurse and allows you to apply these within your own clinical setting. The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing is an innovative course designed for those who want to develop their knowledge confidence and nursing competence in the clinical setting. The course is a discipline-based degree with two core units covering Patient Deterioration and Clinical Governance and two further units from your chosen major. Majors available include Generalist or Gerontology. You 39 ll gain advanced nursing knowledge and skills based upon contemporary national and international evidence relevant to the beginning registered nurse and you 39 ll apply these in your own clinical setting. The combination of online delivery with group discussions use of current international and national research and review of standards of care in the clinical settings will enhance learning and development of key clinical skills required in professional practice. You will have the opportunity to enhance your professional nursing attributes including autonomy accountability and critical reflection. Upon completion you can articulate into our Master of Clinical Nursing.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 1 Year(s)

Fees: AUD14500

Intake	Location
Term 1 (March), 2027	Brisbane
Term 2 (July), 2027	Brisbane

Entry requirements for CQUniversity Australia

To be eligible for entry to this course, a student will be required to demonstrate

A completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college, or equivalent; or
A recognized diploma (or equivalent vocational training qualifications) together with a minimum three years relevant professional experience; or
A minimum of five years relevant professional experience and formal skills or training to satisfy the Research Higher Degrees Committee of their capacity to undertake the qualification.

Students applying on the basis of experience may be required to provide evidence of writing skills.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at CQUniversity Australia. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.