University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months (minimum)
Delivered 100% online by a multi-award winning school, this course focuses on advanced skills in leadership, clinical practice, applied pathophysiology and implementing evidence in nursing.
Course overview
- Ranked #3 in Australia for academic reputation in nursing and midwifery (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
- Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing and Midwifery
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing is designed for nurses who want to gain the foundations to drive better outcomes for person-centred care in advanced clinical settings. You’ll focus on gaining advanced skills in leadership, clinical practice, applied pathophysiology and implementing evidence in nursing.
This course is influenced by strong healthcare industry partners, making it one of the most contemporary and comprehensive courses of its kind.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing, you will be able to articulate into the Master of Advanced Nursing.
Key facts
May, 2025
July, 2025
August, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
- Specialty Clinical Practice
- Applied Pathophysiology in Practice
- Evidence for Informing Practice
- Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing, you will have the opportunity to progress on to the Master of Advanced Nursing program.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue postgraduate studies.
Applicants must be currently employed in a healthcare setting and have one year of post-registration clinical experience.
Applicants must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia.
Students’ current nursing registration will be confirmed via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Students should ensure that details of their registration are up-to-date on this register.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper-based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet-based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Recognition of prior learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.
If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.
Fees & FEE-HELP
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Fees shown are per unit. The number of units are listed below fees. Together they indicate the total fees for the course.
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