Federation University of Australia
Graduate Diploma of Health (Advanced Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Study online, either full-time or part-time, designed to fit your work and lifestyle, leading you to the next stage in your career.
Course overview
This course is offered online, full-time or part-time, providing working professionals a convenient way to engage with contemporary global debates and developments in their professional area of interest while upgrading their qualifications. This is a specialist postgraduate qualification consisting of 120 credit points delivered as four courses, taught in English, usually taking 12 months to 2 years of study. The course structure requires the completion of 4 classes in 2 semesters, or for part-time candidates, a combination of Pathophysiology & Health Assessment for Advanced Practice and Global Health Determinants across 4 semesters. While it is not essential, students undertaking the Master of Health – Advanced Nursing stream, particularly, will benefit from being concurrently engaged with industry. You can then take your studies further with a Master's level, where you will engage in an Advanced Nursing pathway, where you will be supported to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied directly to your health practice area. Successful completion will enhance your professional standing for clinical leadership roles within nursing and health practice.
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 units totalling 120 credit points. Unless otherwise indicated, each units consists of 15 credit points
- Advanced Pathophysiology for Acute Care Nursing
- Advanced Health Assessment for Acute Care Nursing
- Global Health Determinants (30 credit points)
- Research Methods for Health (30 credit points)
- Inquiry and Analysis of Literature (30 credit points)
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non-year 12)
- An applicant must have successfully completed a three-year (minimum) Bachelor 's-level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area. BN and AHPRA registration are required.
Applicants are required to be in employment or have access to a workplace to complete the assessment.
Extra requirements
- Applicants must supply a current resume with their application.
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 Diploma 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.
- Nurse Leader
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $4,738 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 120 credit points (normally eight 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.
