University of Adelaide
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Suited to working nurses who want to build their competencies for senior and specialist positions in infection control.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing) covers essential knowledge for safe practice at advanced levels. You will learn about decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices, study microbiology and epidemiology to build clinical management skills for patients with infectious diseases or infections, explore contemporary issues in infection control, and investigate approaches to staff education. The program is delivered over one year of part-time study.
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
What you will study
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing), you must complete two courses.
Core courses
- Infection Control Nursing
- Microbiology and Epidemiology
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Applicants must have a completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent.
- Have at least one year's experience as a registered nurse.
- Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as a specialist registered nurse.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual tuition fee in 2025: $4,630 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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'll only need to pay a portion 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.
