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
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the study for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Specialising in Perioperative Nursing, students must complete 24 units for one of the following options:
Either:
- 24 units from Discipline courses.
- 24 units for Electives.
- 24 units for one Specialisation from Specialisation.
Core unit
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education
- Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education
Electives
- Primary Health Care (12 credit points)
- Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery (12 credit points)
- Prescribing for Clinicians
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice (12 credit points)
- Infection Prevention and Control in Practice (12 credit points)
- Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding
- Maternal, Child and Family Health (12 credit points)
- Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Comprehensive Care of the Older Person (12 credit points)
- Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice (12 credit points)
- Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations (12 credit points)
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice (12 credit points)
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).
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 student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $4,738 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
