University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Critical Care Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Develop your skills in critical care, where you will be able to independently provide safe nursing care for a variety of critically ill people, using a person and family-focused approach.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Critical Care Nursing) degree is an online, part-time qualification designed to suit working professionals, with interactive online course materials and a 24/7 learning environment to enable you to organise your study to fit your lifestyle. The curriculum of this graduate certificate is informed by UniSA's well-above-world-class research in nursing. You'll be taught by specialist postgraduate teaching staff and experienced clinicians, who will ensure you have the very best academic resources, learning facilities, and support.
Upon successful completion of a postgraduate qualification at UniSA, you may then be eligible to gain credit for higher-level qualifications and reduce the overall duration of your study.
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
This qualification comprises two 9-unit courses from the schedule below:
- Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery
- Critical Care Nursing
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to:
- Hold current registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Have current employment in the area of critical care nursing as certified by the statement of clinical support from your employer.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The university's flexible suite of postgraduate nursing and midwifery qualifications is designed to recognise your prior learning and advance your career. You may be eligible to gain credit for higher-level qualifications upon completing this qualification. Contact the university for further information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Nurses play a key role in the healthcare service. With a qualification specialising in the care of critically ill patients, graduates will be able to continue working in critical/intensive care units with advanced knowledge and clinical skills.
Fees and CSP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $2,313.50 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Student fees may vary per:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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 only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is 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 course 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.
