University of Tasmania
Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing (Palliative Care)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Weaves compassionate practice with advanced clinical insight, equipping nurses to lead holistic, end-of-life care with dignity, depth and digital flexibility.
Course overview
Advance your nursing career with the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing (Palliative Care). Learn amongst a collaborative community with online learning explicitly designed for the busy, working professional. Whether you’re in the early stages of your career, working in an area of specialisation, or moving into a role that encourages you to lead and manage, this course will support your lifelong learning goals.
Key facts
6th July, 2026
What you will study
The Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing (Palliative Care) requires the completion of 100 credit points comprising:
- 50 credit points of specialisation units.
- 50 credit points of units under one of the three pathways: nursing coursework, nursing research or nursing advanced practice.
Each unit is valued at 12.5 credit points.
Core units
- The Last Year of Life: Renegotiating and Reinforcing Appropriate Care
- Assessment and Management of Pain
- The Illness Experience
Entry requirements
- Applicants must have practised as Registered Nurses for at least six months full-time equivalence since graduation from a university program prior to the start of the course.
- Applicants must provide evidence of Ahpra registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with no restrictions or conditions.
- Midwives must have a nursing qualification to be eligible to apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. The maximum credit for students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing or the Graduate Certificate in Nursing is 50 credit points of advanced standing.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Integrate and apply evidence-informed advanced theoretical and technical disciplinary knowledge in a specialist area of nursing, incorporating reflective practice and leadership.
- Evaluate complex health, social and ethical issues and apply specialised nursing knowledge to develop research-based, evidence-informed, innovative and sustainable solutions.
- Apply independent judgment, leadership and innovation in specialised healthcare contexts to achieve person-centred health outcomes.
- Communicate specialist evidence-informed strategies to diverse audiences to optimise health outcomes.
Fees and CSP
Fee information is not yet available.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied.
- 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.
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 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
