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Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Certificate in Nursing |
Abbreviation: |
GCertNurs |
My University: |
Nursing |
Duration: |
6 months full-time or part-time equivalent* |
Total Credit Points: |
24 |
Delivery Mode: |
Varies depending on the subjects chosen** |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong (Majors will require some travel to Sydney Hospital) |
UOW Course Code: |
1112 |
CRICOS Code: |
065469C*** |
** International students in Australia on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 25% of their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.
*** Majors are only available on a part-time basis and so are not available to international students on student visas.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing is a short, focused course having both academic and industry relevance. It is designed to give students the flexibility to choose subjects that allow professional development to occur in tandem with academic rigour. Candidates may exit following completion of the required subjects, having acquired advanced knowledge in their chosen fields and having been prepared for advanced practice.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution or a qualification to practice as a Registered Nurse or equivalent is required for entry.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing requires the successful completion of 24 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table listed below.
The Graduate Certificate of Nursing may allow access to four majors in addition to the General Nursing program. These majors are taught in conjunction with Sydney Hospital and will require travel to Sydney for some of the specialised subjects.
Please consult the Postgraduate Coordinator for further advice prior to applying for a major.
General Nursing Program
Students complete 24 credit points from the table below, at least 12 credit points of which must be from the Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health subjects.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health Subjects | |||
GHMB939 |
Alcohol and Other Drug Studies |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB955 |
Dementia Care Across Settings |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB956 |
Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB902 |
Effective Management in Health |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB925 |
Effective Leadership in Health |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB926 |
Coaching Skills for Healthcare Leaders |
Autumn |
6 |
GHMB950 |
Reflective Practice 1 |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB951 |
Reflective Practice 2 |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
GHMB923 |
Legal and Professional Issues |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB957 |
Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice |
Spring |
6 |
GHMB903 |
Scientific and Qualitative Development in Acute Care Nursing |
Not available in 2013 |
6 |
GHMB906 |
Acute Care Nursing; Reflections on Practice |
Not available in 2013 |
6 |
Health Sciences Subjects | |||
SHS 933 |
Social Determinants of Health |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 934 |
Health Promotion |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 936 |
Public Health Nutrition |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 931 |
Public Health Communication and Data Skills |
Autumn or Spring |
6 |
SHS 932 |
Epidemiology |
Spring |
6 |
Contact Information
For further information please contact your Course Advisor.
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/