Federation University of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Health (Cardiac Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Prepare nurses with the expertise and skills necessary for working in the Cardiac Care environment.
Course overview
This course is open to Registered Nurses working for Queensland Health who have undertaken the Cardiac Nursing Transition Course.
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 Health (Cardiac Nursing), you must fulfil 60 credits or three units.
Semester 1
- Cardiac Nursing Practice 1
Semester 2
- Cardiac Nursing Practice 2
- Pathophysiology and Health Assessment for Advanced Cardiac Practice
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Applicants for this course must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification. Applicants holding other academic qualifications and/or significant managerial work experience may also be granted entry to this course.
Registered Nurses undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Health (Cardiac Nursing) must work a minimum of 0.6 FTE to facilitate the application of theory to the clinical environment.
Extra requirements
Applicants for this course must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification. Applicants holding other academic qualifications and/or significant managerial work experience may also be granted entry to this course.
Registered Nurses undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Health (Cardiac Nursing) must work a minimum of 0.6 FTE to facilitate the application of theory to the clinical environment.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish sooner). Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Nurse
Fees and CSP
Indicative fee in 2025: $2,314 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Student fees 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
