Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science
Advance your nursing career
Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They care for patients in a range of settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour.
Our Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science is a highly flexible online degree. It’s well suited to registered rural or remote nurses, and those not yet working in a specialty. The degree is structured to include face-to-face sessions in order to meet requirements for international students.
What will you do?
You’ll consolidate and build on essential knowledge as you:
- gain insight into different nursing specialisations and career opportunities
- benefit from strong links to industry and expert teaching
- explore professional issues such as accountability, ethics, advocacy, leadership, cultural competence and evidence-based practice
- pursue electives according to your interests and career goals
- develop research skills for further study options.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate prepared for advanced nursing roles. You might become a clinical practice nurse. You could be a hospital team leader. Perhaps you’ll take on a senior position within a community practice.
We offer unique specialisations in:
Acute Care Nursing (SATAC code 3GD029)
Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing (SATAC code 3GD030)
Cardiac Nursing (SATAC code 3GD032)
Emergency Nursing (SATAC code 3GD034)
Intensive Care Nursing (SATAC code 3GD038)
Oncology Nursing (SATAC code 3GD040)
Orthopaedic Nursing (SATAC code 3GD041)
Perioperative Nursing (SATAC code 3GD042)
Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD095 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | All applicants must upload the following documents as part of the SATAC application: * Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Current AHPRA registration certificate |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Applicants must: 1. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand, and 2. hold a degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; and have at least one year experience as a registered nurse. All applicants must ensure they correctly answer the question relating to Nursing current practising certificate when applying via SATAC. SATAC will attempt to confirm their registration on the online register of the relevant Nurses Board but if SATAC is unable to do so, applicants will be asked to submit a certified copy of their certificate. |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students N/A N/A All students 6 100.0%
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,445
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Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Clinical Nurse Consultant; Nurse; Nurse Educator; Nurse Manager
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
| Year1 | S1 |
NURSING 7102 |
NURSING 7100 |
NURSING 7101 |
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| S2 | NURSING 7113 Recognition and response to the deteriorating patient |
NURSING 7208 ATSI Peoples Health and Culture | NURSING 7011 Leadership and Management in Nursing |
NURSING 7124 Management of Chronic Illness |
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023
