Federation University of Australia
Graduate Certificate in Health (Paediatric Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Engage critically with ongoing debates in paediatric nursing to enhance understanding for industry-based involvement.
Course overview
Become a specialist practitioner in caring for paediatric patients and their families in the context of a multidisciplinary team. This course is aimed at Registered Nurses working with paediatric patients in any setting.
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
March, 2027
What you will study
Students must complete the following units totaling to 60 credit points.
- Leadership in Health Services Management
- Paediatric Nursing Practice 1
- Applied Research for Child and Family Health
- Paediatric Nursing Practice 2
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
- An applicant must have successfully completed a three year (minimum) Bachelor level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area.
Extra requirements
- The applicant must have their AHPRA registration in the application process.
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
- Nursing
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 a certain number 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.
