Federation University of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Health (Advanced Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Enhance clinical reasoning and leadership skills to improve evidence-based patient outcomes across various healthcare settings.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health (Advanced Nursing) course prepares nurses with contemporary knowledge and practice to develop advanced clinical reasoning and leadership to inform the delivery of evidence-based patient outcomes in various healthcare settings. This program will prepare you with advanced practice knowledge and leadership in preparation for roles in leadership, management, education or the development and implementation of change in policy for practice development.
Opportunities for students to integrate their extended clinical leadership into practice are supported through a work-integrated project with an academic mentor. Successful completion will enhance your professional standing for clinical leadership roles within nursing and health practice. So, as you know, this program does not lead to registration as a health professional.
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
19th April, 2027
12th July, 2027
4th October, 2027
What you will study
Students must complete the following two units worth 60 credit points:
Core units
- Pathophysiology and Health Assessment for Advanced Practice (30 credit points)
- Global Health Determinants (30 credit points)
Entry requirements
- An applicant must have successfully completed a three-year (minimum) Bachelor 's-level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area.
- Applicants must provide a current Resume. Applicants must be in employment or have access to a workplace to complete the assessment.
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
Completing the Graduate Certificate of Health will enhance your professional standing and provide you with advanced skills and knowledge for application as a leader in the nursing practice and knowledge community.
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $2,369 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 60 credit points (normally four units) per year.
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.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to 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.
