Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing)
Advanced protection for vulnerable patients
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.
This online certificate is suited to working nurses who want to build their competencies for senior and specialist positions in infection control. The program is delivered over one year of part-time study.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing) covers essential knowledge for safe practice at advanced levels. You will:
- learn about decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices
- study microbiology and epidemiology
- build clinical management skills for patients with infectious diseases or infections
- explore contemporary issues in infection control
- investigate approaches to staff education.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC100 |
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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:
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Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Applicants must: 1. have a completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent, and have at least one years' experience as a registered nurse, and 2. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,630
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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
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Careers
Career Readiness
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Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Specialist Registered Nurse
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
Semester 1
NURSING 6117OL Infection Control Nursing
Semester 2
NURSING 5104OL Microbiology & Epidemiology
Study Plan
Assessment
Testimonial
The degree offers a range of placements, so you can explore a number of areas - including ones that you may not have realised you have an interest in previously.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024
