Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Specialising in Infection Prevention and Control
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Enhance clinical management skills for effectively caring for patients with infections and infectious diseases.
Course overview
Adelaide University’s Graduate Certificate in Nursing, specialising in Infection Prevention and Control, provides an opportunity to learn specialised skills and enhance clinical practice delivery.
This qualification reflects the diversity and needs of the modern nursing workforce. Registered nurses can advance their skills by choosing this specialised pathway with defined career outcomes in growing areas of key industry need. Graduates can utilise their skills and knowledge to contribute to controlling outbreaks and safeguarding community health.
Strengthen clinical management skills to care for vulnerable patients. Examine current challenges in infection control and deepen knowledge of infection control nursing, microbiology and epidemiology.
Students will learn the skills to help improve safety standards and guide other healthcare professionals in best-practice infection control. Gain specialised expertise that can boost career prospects and earning potential. This graduate certificate can also support pathways to leadership roles in healthcare.
Be better prepared to meet the challenges of leadership in the healthcare system. Use enhanced skills to influence and inform the workplace and better understand roles within Australia’s healthcare system.
This qualification is designed for working professionals. Graduates will develop the skills to step into much-needed advanced clinical practice roles and make a difference in their profession.
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 Graduate Certificate in Nursing Specialising in Infection Prevention and Control, students must earn 24 units, which consist of:
Either:
- 24 units from discipline core courses
- 24 units for electives
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 24 units for all of the following:
- Microbiology in Practice
- Infection Prevention and Control in Practice (12 units)
- Epidemiology for Advanced Practice
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
Your career could take you into other roles such as:
- Infection Control Nurse
- Infection Prevention and Control Manager
- Public Health Specialist
- Infection Control Educator
- Quality Improvement Specialist
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 semester or 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.
