Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Specialising in Education
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Develop specialised skills in nursing education for both clinical and academic settings.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing specialising in Nursing Education at Adelaide University equips you to inspire and prepare future nurses. You’ll study contemporary approaches to adult learning, curriculum planning and assessment in healthcare. You’ll also gain insight into leadership and the practical skills needed to run effective clinical teaching sessions.
This program is designed for practising nurses and combines theory with practical learning, allowing you to strengthen your role as a mentor and educator, fit study around your life with online and part-time study options.
You'll be well prepared for positions in hospitals, universities, community health services and professional organisations, where you can play a crucial part in educating the nursing workforce of the future.
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 complete the study for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Specialising in Education, students must complete 24 units for one of the following options:
Either:
- 24 units from discipline core courses
- 24 units for electives
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Core courses
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education (12 units)
- Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education (12 units)
Electives
- Primary Health Care (12 units)
- Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery (12 units)
- Prescribing for Clinicians
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice (12 units)
- Infection Prevention and Control in Practice (12 units)
- Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding
- Maternal, Child and Family Health (12 units)
- Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Comprehensive Care of the Older Person (12 units)
- Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice (12 units)
- Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations (12 units)
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice (12 units)
Entry requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution.
- Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Specialising in Nursing Education at Adelaide University are well prepared to take on teaching and mentoring roles within healthcare. You could work as a clinical educator in a hospital or health service, guiding nursing teams and supporting student placements or perhaps you’ll move into a university or technical college role, delivering curriculum and assessing future nurses. You might also focus on professional development, designing and running workplace training programs to strengthen staff skills and improve patient care.
This specialisation equips you with the knowledge and confidence to influence the next generation of nurses, lead educational initiatives and contribute to evidence-based practice.
By combining your clinical experience with advanced educational expertise, you will enhance learning outcomes for both students and staff while advancing your own career into leadership or academic pathways.
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: From $2,369 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 units (normally four courses) per year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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 programs.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent 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.
