Graduate Certificate of Nursing
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
Graduate Certificate of Nursing
Course code | 100511 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent qualification and eligibility for nurse registration in Australia. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | It is recommended that applicants have completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience (or part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse. |
Special admission requirements | For flexible delivery option, computer and internet access is required. |
Closing date | June 1 or January 1 of each year. Students can commence in TP1 or TP2. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Course Structure
OPTIONS
Select 12 credit points of level 5 and level 6 NS and HS subjects or select a Major from Table A
Table A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Optional Single |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Critical Care | Townsville (Suspended 2016-2018) | |
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Students must be registered as Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF NURSING |
Approved abbreviation | GCertN |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Nursing or Master of Nursing, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |