University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
Delivered 100% online by the #1 school in Australia for academic reputation in Nursing, this course focuses on patient care in ICU's and ED's.
Course overview
- #1 in Australia for academic reputation in Nursing (QS World University Rankings, 2022)
- Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing & Midwifery
UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Critical Care is for aspiring nursing leaders who are looking to learn and apply specialist knowledge in every aspect of their patient care.
You will develop an understanding of core critical care concepts and be able to confidently evaluate complex patient data to inform clinical decision-making. Engage in a collaborative learning environment where you will develop the skills to manage and care for people with life-threatening conditions, injuries and complications using therapeutic interventions.
This course is delivered part-time and 100% online in a collaborative learning environment where students engage in interactive activities that address real-world challenges relevant to their practice.
Key facts
March, 2025
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July, 2025
August, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
- Complex Critical Care
- Professional Practice in Critical Care
- Applied Pathophysiology in Practice
- Specialty Clinical Practice
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care, 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 equivalent) in a health-related discipline comparable to nursing.
Applicants must also satisfy the following:
- Current registration as a Nurse in Australia (AHPRA),
- Current employment in a critical care environment (e.g., Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit) as demonstrated through a CV; and
- A minimum of one year full-time (1800+ hours) post-registration clinical experience demonstrated through a Statement of Service (available on request)
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria for an offer, such as applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but with recent relevant work experience in a clinical healthcare role, may be considered eligible. Those applicants must present evidence of a capacity to undertake tertiary study via submission of a CV, which should include details of completion of hospital or college certificates and professional development.
English language requirements
All applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirements:
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
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