Course Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice is open to registered nurses. Develop a specialty nursing area and further your knowledge, skills and practice with this postgraduate nursing certificate.

The programme consists of 15-point and 30-point courses, which may contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.

General Eligibility

An applicant must have completed the following or equivalent:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing); OR

• Graduate Diploma in Health Science; OR

• Relevant professional practice or experience in a related health field approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

Other requirements

• Provide evidence of current professional practice

• May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent