Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; AND
- Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Additional Requirements
Applicants seeking to commence in the Critical Care specialisation will be required to submit a Statement of Clinical Support completed and endorsed by the applicant's Clinical Manager.
This program can be studied mostly online, but in-person participation is mandatory for certain core courses, workshops and clinical placements.
Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.
Degree Structure: Graduate Certificate in Nursing specialising in Infection Prevention and Control
Program code: GCNUR
Complete 24 units for either of the following:
- Either:
- 24 units from Discipline courses, or
- 24 units for Electives, or
- 24 units for one Specialisation from Specialisation
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
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Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 24 units for either of the following:
- Either:
- 24 units from Discipline courses, or
- 24 units for Electives, or
- 24 units for one Specialisation from Specialisation
Complete 24 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Microbiology in Practice
|
Course code
BIOL5010
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Infection Prevention and Control in Practice
|
Course code
NURS5106
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Epidemiology for Advanced Practice
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Course code
NURS5017
|
Units
6
|
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 24 units comprising:
- 24 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Primary Health Care
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Course code
NURS5023
|
Units
12
|
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Course name
Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery
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Course code
NURS5062
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Prescribing for clinicians
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Course code
NURS5103
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice
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Course code
NURS5105
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Infection Prevention and Control in Practice
|
Course code
NURS5106
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding
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Course code
NURS5108
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Maternal, Child and Family Health
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Course code
NURS5109
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Course code
NURS5110
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Comprehensive Care of the Older Person
|
Course code
NURS5124
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice
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Course code
NURS5171
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations
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Course code
NURS6904
|
Units
12
|
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Course name
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
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Course code
NURS6905
|
Units
12
|