Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
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Program Overview
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing is a postgraduate qualification designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of registered nurses in a specific area of nursing practice. The course is offered online and includes a requirement to work in aged care settings under supervision while studying.
Course Details
- Duration: 26 weeks full-time
- Delivery Mode: Online
- Accreditation: TEQSA
- AQF Level: 08
- 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 also be met by the student.
Course Structure and Delivery
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course consists of three units:
- N9001: Professional Issues and Policies in Nursing (12 credit points)
- N8016: Gerontology Nursing (12 credit points)
- N8017: Professional Reflection in Gerontology Nursing (8 credit points)
Career Prospects
Many nurses choose to study this course 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the admission requirements for the course?
- 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
- Can I apply for the program if I have a nursing degree from a different country?
- Yes, if you have a current, valid nursing registration in your home country and meet the course’s admission requirements
- Can I pursue the program on a part-time basis?
- Yes, the course is intended for registered nurses who are already in practice, and you will have the choice between studying full-time or part-time
- Are there any specific specialisation options within the program?
- Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing offers a choice of 13 different areas of specialisation
- What are the career prospects after completing the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing?
- Many nurses choose to study this course to upskill their qualifications and meet the nursing registration requirements set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Course Start Dates
| Course Intake | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Census Date | Orientation Date |
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| 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
- Submit your online application by clicking “Apply Online” on the top right corner of the course page.
- If you meet IHM’s eligibility criteria, you’ll be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant.
- If you’re successful with the interview, you’ll be offered a place for the course.
- Once you sign the acceptance offer, an invoice will be issued for the course.
- Once you’ve paid the enrollment fee, we’ll send a confirmation of admission to you.