Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing is a postgraduate program designed to equip general nurses with increased knowledge and abilities in the specialized area of pediatric nursing. The course prepares nurses to work in a range of pediatric nursing settings safely and professionally.

Course Details

• Delivery Mode: Online
• Accreditation: TEQSA
• AQF Level: 08
• Course Duration: 26 Weeks
• Total Tuition Fee: AUD $8,000

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing, an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
• Be a registered nurse with the Nurses’ Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements must be met by the student.

Course Structure and Delivery

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course consists of a total of three units:

• N9001: Professional Issues and Policies in Nursing (12 credit points)
• N8012: Paediatric Nursing (12 credit points)
• N8013: Professional Reflection in Paediatric Nursing (8 credit points)

Career Prospects

Many nurses choose to study this course at IHM to upskill their qualifications and meet the nursing registration requirements set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). By obtaining an advanced nursing qualification, nurses can fulfill the criteria set by AHPRA for registration as an advanced practice nurse or for other specialized nursing roles.

Potential career prospects for graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing program at IHM after gaining Australian nursing registration include:

• Advanced Practice Nurse
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager/Administrator
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Researcher

Course Start Dates

Course Intake | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Census Date | Orientation Date ---|---|---|---|--- July 2025 | | | | September 2025 | | | | November 2025 | | | | January 2026 | | | | March 2026 | | | | May 2026 | | | | July 2026 | | | | September 2026 | | | | November 2026 | | | |

Fees and Charges

• Total Tuition Fee: AUD $8,000
• Administration Fee (Non-Tuition): AUD $250 (Non-Refundable)

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan program designed to assist eligible fee-paying students in paying their tuition fees for higher education courses at approved institutions. It operates similarly to the HECS-HELP scheme but applies to students undertaking fee-paying undergraduate, postgraduate, or vocational education and training (VET) courses at approved providers.

Application Process

• Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Apply Online” on the top right corner of the course page.
• Interview: If you meet IHM’s eligibility criteria, you’ll be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant.
• Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview, you’ll be offered a place for the course.
• Enrolment Fee: Once you sign the acceptance offer, an invoice will be issued for the course.
• Confirmation of Admission: Once you’ve paid the enrollment fee, we’ll send a confirmation of admission to you.