Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma is offered part-time only, over four semesters. The maximum time for completion is five years. With the exception of Child and Family Health Nursing all specialisations are offered completely online. In most specialisations, students must have access to clinical practice in the specialty area.
Please note that graduate programs are offered subject to student demand and the availability of School of Nursing resources.
Applicants must have practiced as a Registered Nurse for at least six (6) months fulltime equivalence since graduation from a university program, prior to start of the Course.
Applicants must provide evidence of Ahpra registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with no restrictions or conditions.
Midwives must have a nursing qualification to be eligible to apply.
Safety in Practice Requirements for Child and Family Health
This specialisation includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. If admitted to this specialisation you must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.
Child and Family Health - Note
The Child and Family Health specialisation is placement based and is only available for nurses in certain geographical areas, specifically Tasmania and some LHD's in NSW.
Rehabilitation Nursing Specialisation
Applications for 2024 are only being accepted from students who have completed H5F Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rehabilitation Nursing) and are articulating to the Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Rehabilitation Nursing).
This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
Graduates are able to further their career development by progressing to a Master of Clinical Nursing or a research Master of Nursing.
The Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Specialisation) requires the completion of 100 credit points comprising:
* 50 credit points of a Specialisation
* 50 credit points of core and electives units.
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.