University of Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Suitable for registered nurses seeking to develop their nursing knowledge further and start building a specialty understanding.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing will enable you to work across a variety of clinical environments that often demand rapid and challenging decisions in order to deliver high-quality care.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 credit points of core units of study to earn the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing. Each unit is worth six credit points.
Core units of study
- Assessment and Clinical Judgement
- Foundations of Clinical Practice
- Exploring Nursing Practice
- Preventing Adverse Clinical Outcomes
Entry requirements
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing must:
- Hold a pre-registration nursing degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; OR
- A minimum of five years of experience as a registered nurse; AND
- Be a registered nurse.
English language requirements
You can meet the English language requirements if you complete one of the following English language tests within two years of the course commencement date:
- IELTS score: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band.
- TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 96 overall, including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing.
- Pearson's Test of English: A minimum result of 72 overall and a minimum result of 72 in each band.
Contact the university or visit their website for more details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing will be recognised as having advanced knowledge relevant to clinical nursing.
Clinical nurses work in a variety of settings in the acute sector and the community and manage patients with both acute and chronic health concerns. They may also be involved in education, administration or research.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Total indicative amount to complete this course in 2026: $13,150 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The total indicative amount is calculated based on a part-time study load of 24 credit points or four units.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.
