University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Clinical Education)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Develop your nursing skills and expertise as a clinical educator and facilitator for students, peers and other health professionals, focusing on diverse healthcare settings.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Clinical Education) focuses on learner-centred education in a clinical setting. It explores how education can support principles and strategies, create positive learning and teaching environments, and use networking and reflective development approaches for lifelong learning. You will need access to an educational setting where professional learning practices can be explored and developed.
After completing the Graduate Certificate of Nursing, students have the option to take the credit from the courses and continue to complete the Graduate Diploma of Nursing or the Master of Nursing.
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
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To earn this degree, students must complete four units.
Core courses
- Contexts of Practice
- The Law and Health Care Practice or Culture as Determinants of Health
Specialisation courses
- Introduction to Clinical Education
- Innovative Learning Strategies for the Healthcare Environment
Entry requirements
- Completed a three-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in nursing from a recognised university.
- Hold a current professional registration as a Division 1 Nurse, or equivalent, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or a relevant regulatory body in the applicant's home country.
English language requirements
To meet the English language requirements for this degree, UniSQ accepts the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.
- IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in the four components - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- Pearson Test of English: Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 94 and minimum score in each test section: 24 for listening and reading; 27 for writing; 23 for speaking.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. This will help reduce the number of courses you must take to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply specialised knowledge, skills and technical competencies within specific health contexts.
- Effectively communicate with people of diverse ages, backgrounds and needs using high-level written and oral language skills.
- Collaborate with various healthcare professionals to achieve the best healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities.
- Reflect on practice to facilitate awareness and knowledge of one’s cognition and abilities.
- Critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate a range of data and evidence to provide solutions to complex nursing problems.
Career outcomes
This degree will enhance career opportunities as an education specialist in the clinical practice field of nursing and health care.
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: $4,768 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (four units per year) and does not include the cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
This is an indicative guide only. Your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment. The University of Southern Queensland review its fees annually. They may increase each year.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold.
