Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education

What you will study

UTS Online's Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education comprises four subjects.

Core subjects:

• Creating a Culture of Teaching and Learning in Healthcare
• Designing Innovative Learning
• Speciality Clinical Practice

Electives (choose one):

• Learning and Its Trajectories 
• Strategic Learning in Workplaces

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications demonstrating potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must also satisfy the following:

• Current registration as a health care professional in Australia (AHPRA).
• Current employment in a health and social care environment as demonstrated through a CV.
• A minimum of one year of full-time (1800+ hours) post-registration clinical experience demonstrated through a Statement of Service.

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be credited for online postgraduate studies, provided they meet 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.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Design and deliver evidence-based nursing education: Develop and implement innovative, research-informed teaching strategies that enhance learning outcomes. Apply contemporary pedagogical approaches to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Enhance leadership in clinical education: Build foundational leadership skills to guide and support nursing students and colleagues. Foster a culture of lifelong learning and professional development within healthcare and academic settings.
• Promote ethical, inclusive and culturally responsive education: Integrate ethical principles and culturally safe teaching practices into nursing education. Champion diversity, equity and inclusivity in healthcare learning environments.
• Engage and collaborate to advance nursing education: Strengthen your ability to communicate complex healthcare concepts effectively. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, institutions and policymakers to drive innovation in nursing education and workforce development.

Career outcomes

The UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education provides registered nurses with the skills to inspire and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals. This course prepares you to design and deliver effective nursing education programs in clinical or academic settings.

Upon completion, graduates can explore roles such as:

• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Nursing Lecturer (entry-level)
• Professional Development Facilitator
• Training and Education Coordinator (Healthcare)

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated total fee in 2025: $11,780 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated total fee is calculated based on a study load of four subjects or 24 credit points.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points you are enrolled in.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

Students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) in addition to tuition fees. Purchasing textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.