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Graduate Certificate in Cancer and Haematology Nursing

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Cancer and Haematology Nursing aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop their knowledge and skills for their care. Students will investigate the biology of cancer and haematology and associated treatments.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$12,000 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Cancer and Haematology Nursing aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop their knowledge and skills for their care. Students will investigate the biology of cancer and haematology and associated treatments.

Entry requirements

 

Admission to this course requires:

  • hold a pre-registration nursing degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification
In addition you are required to:
  • be a registered nurse in Australia
  • have a minimum of one year's experience as a registered nurse
  • be working in cancer and haematology

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Graduates of this course will be recognised as having advanced knowledge relevant to cancer and haematology nursing. With specialised knowledge and skills, they will contribute to important decisions about future trends in treatment, patient care and disease prevention.

They will be able to work in all areas of cancer and haematology nursing, including:

  • care delivered in specialist units
  • community care
  • acute care
  • inpatient and home-based care

How to apply

Prepare relevant documentation

Prepare the following documents to submit with your application:

  1. academic transcripts or clinical qualifications/achievements;
  2. testamurs for any degrees or diplomas;
  3. current authority to practice as a registered nurse in Australia or overseas
  4. passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate;
  5. marriage certificate or other appropriate documentation, if your name has changed;
  6. Curriculum Vitae, including nursing employment experience (position, start and end dates, employer, FT, PT or casual);
  7. evidence of English proficiency (ie IELTS test results) if appropriate; any other relevant documentation that you feel may support your application;
  8. any other relevant documentation that you feel may support your application

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
84.8%
Overall satisfaction
85.2%
Skill scale
67.6%
Teaching scale
94.8%
Employed full-time
$66.8k
Average salary