Australian Catholic University
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Renal Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Acquire the knowledge and skills in clinical nursing, practice and renal nursing specialisation.
Course overview
ACU Online offers the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Renal Nursing). You will develop your holistic care skills in speciality practice by specialising, including a person- and family-centred health promotion. Specific knowledge in the areas of bioscience, pharmacology and lifespan development relevant to your chosen speciality will also be explored and applied to your clinical nursing practice.
The renal specialisation explores acute renal conditions, living with renal disease and the nurse's role in primary health care for people suffering from chronic renal disease. You will also explore the role of vascular access devices in caring for people with renal disease, infection control considerations and haemo and peritoneal dialysis.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
From $578 (CSP)
What you will study
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 40 credit points, consisting of:
- 20 credit points from specified units.
- 20 credit points from specialisation.
Specified units
- Advanced Pathophysiology for Specialty Nursing Practice (10 credit points)
- Evidence-based, Person-centred Family Care in Specialty Nursing Practice (10 credit points)
Specialisation
- Renal: Complexities in Renal Nursing (10 credit points)
- Renal: Advanced Renal Care (10 credit points)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing, an applicant must have the following:
- Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent.
- Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Care for patients with chronic kidney disease in dialysis centres and transplant units.
Fees and CSP
Average first-year fee in 2025: $2,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Average first-year fee in 2025: $11,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fees are calculated based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points.
A student’s annual fee may vary per:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
