Key facts
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for health care working in clinical environments. This may include enrolled nurses who have a tertiary qualification (e.g. Diploma) or health graduates working in a clinical environment.
Check admissions information for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care.
The Graduate Certificate of Clinical Care is taught over one year, on a part-time basis.
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Care requires the successful completion of 24 credit points. This is made up of three core subjects, and a choice of elective subjects.
Core subjects:
- Essential skills for health researchers
- Principles of vascular access
- Advanced pharmacotherapeutics and medication safety
Students choose one elective from below:
- Effective leadership and management in health
- Health, law and ethics
- Digital innovations in health
This course is only offered part-time and is offered 100% online.
View the Course Handbook for the complete course structure and learning outcomes.
| Session | Session details |
|---|---|
|
2026 Autumn |
Commences: 2 March 2026 |
| 2026 Spring |
Commences: 27 July 2026 |
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
| Campus | Total Course Fee* |
|---|---|
| UOW Online |
$2,368 - $2,968 (2026) |
The above tuition fees are the amount payable for a Commonwealth Supported place.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are University places where, for eligible domestic students, tuition fees are made up of two parts:
- an Australian Government contribution (for some courses, up to three-quarters of the tuition fee is funded by the Australian Government)
- a student contribution (listed above, which may be deferred and repaid later via a HECS-HELP loan)
To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.
*Total indicative course tuition fees shown is for a Commonwealth Supported place. These fees are based on normal course length and progression and are subject to change from year to year. For up to date information on course structure and fees, refer to the UOW Course Handbook.
UOW Online
UOW integrates online learning into nearly all subjects. However, when your course is offered through UOW Online, 100% of your course will be delivered online, including all tutorials, class discussions and submission of assessments. This delivery mode allows you to study from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
Studying online still means you will be able to connect with our passionate lecturers and teachers and network with your classmates.
