Postgraduate Nursing

Develop a nursing career tailored to your passions.

Authentic learning experience

Learn from practicing clinical experts and experienced academics across 20+ specialisations

Engage with fellow students

Build support networks and making lifelong connections

Generous scholarships for partner employees

Scholarships are available for valued members of our vast partner network

Specialist skills and knowledge to advance your nursing career

Ready to take the leap and advance your nursing career? Choose from over 20 specialisations and learn amongst a collaborative community with online learning designed specifically for the busy, working professional.

Whether you’re in the early stages of your career, working in an area of specialisation, or moving into a role that encourages you to lead and manage, our courses and wide range of specialisations will support your lifelong learning goals.

To help you advance your career, generous scholarships are available to employees of our valued industry partners.

Specialisation options

Acute care involves the treatment of patients diagnosed with short term but serious conditions. This specialisation explores illness, patient deterioration, and the politics of power in the wider care setting.

Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Graduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

Specialisation lead

    Addiction Studies explores the context of addiction, assessment and management of addictive disorders, as well as approaches to intervention.

    (Semester 1 entry only)

    Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in Addiction StudiesGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

    Explore the foundations of perioperative nursing, interpreting patient deterioration, and focus on the complex health care needs of patients requiring anaesthetic and recovery room nursing care.

    Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

    A look into integrated nursing care for patients with conditions affecting the cardiovascular system.

    Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

    Specialisation lead

      This area examines the changing philosophies that have underpinned the practice of child and family health nurses. Child and Family Health combines clinical practice and online learning.

      (Semester 1 entry only)

      Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

      Study the internal and external factors of existing healthcare models, while examining the practical application of simulation to replicate and teach aspects of healthcare practice.

      Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

      Specialisation lead

        Critical Care allows for the understanding and exploration of patient management skills in complex critical care situations. This includes patient deterioration and scientific theories related to nursing critically ill patients with single and multi-organ systems failure.

        (Semester 1 entry only)

        Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

        Specialisation lead

          Develop an understanding of the principles of triage, while the examining theories and principles of trauma and acutely unwell patients. You’ll also learn to relate these to a number of common clinical presentations.

          (Semester 1 entry only)

          Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

          Specialisation lead

            Explore healthy aging in contemporary professional practice, as well as preparedness to care for people in the last year of their lives, and the concepts of mental health wellbeing and dementia care.

            Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

            Specialisation lead

              Develop an understanding of acute illness and how this is applied in the context of complex health conditions. Recognise the essential concepts of health assessment that can be applied in any situation.

              Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

              Specialisation lead

                An introduction to what leadership means for the Registered Nurse in contemporary nursing practice. Focus on the theory underpinning Practice Development to enable and enhance your individual leadership capabilities, skills and knowledge within your own practice setting.

                (Semester 1 entry only)

                Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                An opportunity to employ a critical, reflective, and problem-based learning approach to support the development of knowledge, skill and attitudinal competencies required for effective practice.

                (Semester 1 entry only)

                Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                Specialisation lead

                  Neonatal Intensive Care explores the interplay of biological and ecological factors that relate to the development of resilience in neonates, infants, children and adolescents within a family centred framework. You’ll be equipped to provide comprehensive and therapeutic nursing care to critically ill newborns, the growing premature infant, and their families.

                  Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                  Specialisation lead

                    Neuroscience provides clinically focussed content that will enable you to critically analyse current neurological and neurosurgical theory and practices. You’ll apply an evidence-based approach to understanding care, diagnostics, and management of the patient with neurological conditions.

                    Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                    Oncology examines altered cell biology, epidemiology and the technologies used to detect and treat cancer. Non-evidence based treatments for cancer are also discussed.

                    Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                    Specialisation lead

                      Learn the role of the orthopaedic nurse in the clinical area, examining the musculoskeletal system and health assessment in relation to orthopaedic conditions.

                      Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                      Explore the interplay of biological and ecological factors that relate to the development of resilience in neonates, infants, children and adolescents within a family centred framework.

                      Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                      Specialisation lead

                        Develop perioperative clinical skills based on ACORN principles of practice. Competency development is supported by clinical preceptors, clinical educators and academics, and you’ll explore the theoretical components of perioperative nursing.

                        (Semester 1 entry only)

                        Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                        Gain advanced knowledge, skills and analysis of primary health care (PHC), both in critical thinking and the application of PHC research to practice. You’ll explore primary health principles, philosophy, approaches and frameworks for working in a variety of roles.

                        (Semester 1 entry only)

                        Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                        Specialisation lead

                          This specialisation focusses on your acquired knowledge of existing health service models. You’ll learn about the internal and external factors that influence the delivery of quality services, and the best-practice models for quality service design.

                          Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                          Specialisation lead

                            Explore the pathogenesis of renal disease and the management of patients with acute, chronic and end stage diseases. You’ll also address the principles of renal nursing, including the psychological, ethical, and sociological domains of health.

                            Available to study in the Graduate Certificate in NursingGraduate Diploma of Nursing, or Master of Clinical Nursing.

                            Specialisation lead

                              Nursing students, Rozelle campus, Sydney

                              Health partner scholarships

                              To help you advance your career, generous scholarships are available for the graduate certificate and graduate diploma degrees to employees of our valued industry partners. On completion of the graduate diploma eligible students may progress to a Masters degree. Search for your employer, speak to your workplace or contact us on 13 8827 to find out more.

                              Search for your employer, speak to your workplace or contact us on 13 8827 to find out more.

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                              Course options

                              We offer a range of course options designed to meet your professional and personal goals in the healthcare sector.

                              Graduate Certificate in
                              Nursing (Specialisation)

                              Graduate Diploma of
                              Nursing (Specialisation)

                              Master of
                              Clinical Nursing
                              (Specialisation)

                              Total 4 units (50 credit points)

                              Duration: 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years

                              Location:Online

                              • 4 x specialisation units

                              Total 8 units (100 credit points)

                              Duration: 2 years, up to 5 years part-time

                              Location:Online

                              • 4 x specialisation units
                              • 2 x core units
                              • 2 x elective units from a curated list

                              Total 10 units (150 credit points)

                              Duration: 3 years, up to 7 years part-time

                              Location:Online

                              • 4 x specialisation units
                              • 2 x core units
                              • 2 x elective units from a curated list
                              • 2 x advanced units

                              Other postgraduate course options

                              • Duration: 1 year, up to 3 years part-time
                              • Location: Online

                              In this fully online course, you will work with both health and non-health professionals to improve your understanding of dependency and contribute to providing effective care and guidance to help those experiencing addiction to overcome their struggles.

                              Your studies will cover the principals underlying substance use and withdrawal, identification of co-occurring conditions, and the rationale for undertaking bio-psychosocial clinical assessments for clients.

                              You will also learn about policy and strategies which direct appropriate client management processes, as well as gain an understanding of current legislative requirements. You will learn strategies for working with people with addictive behaviours through the application of contemporary mental health improvement therapies.

                              • Duration: 1 year, up to 3 years part-time
                              • Location: Online
                              • In this fully online, part-time course, you will work with experienced clinicians to advance your critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and specialist midwifery skills.

                                Your studies will focus on developing the knowledge and professional capabilities needed to thrive in your chosen area of midwifery practice. You will strengthen your ability to respond to evolving healthcare challenges and gain the confidence to take on specialist clinical roles.

                                You will also build your reflective practice and leadership skills, preparing you to drive improvements in care quality and outcomes. Whether you are stepping into a new speciality or expanding your expertise, this course supports your growth as a capable and future-focused midwife.

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                              Career outcomes

                              Upon graduating you will have advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in your chosen specialisation. You will also have developed capabilities in addressing crucial challenges, adapting to continuous changes, and improving patient care. You will be ideally suited for leadership, clinical education, or specialist nursing roles as part of your future career.

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