Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Postgraduate

Mode

On campus or online

Campus

Adelaide City Campus

Duration

1 year(s) part-time only (no full-time option)

Program code

GDNUR

Study as

Part-time only (no full-time option)

Indicative annual fees

Commonwealth Supported

Non-tuition fees

SATAC code

AGD125

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill 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.

Note:

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 Diploma in Nursing

Program code: GDNUR

Complete 48 units for either of the following:

Both of the following:
36 units for Discipline courses, and
12 units for Electives, or
48 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.

Choose your course type

Year 1

Semester 1

Units 12

Discipline courses ¹

Course type

1 Discipline courses

Semester 2

Units 12

Discipline courses ¹

Course type

1 Discipline courses

Year 2

Semester 1

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Semester 2

Units 12

Discipline courses ¹

Course type

1 Discipline courses

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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Mid-Year Entry Study Plan

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 48 units for either of the following:

Both of the following:
36 units for Discipline courses, and
12 units for Electives, or
48 units for one Specialisation from Specialisation

Complete 36 units comprising:

36 units from Discipline courses

	Course code	Units
Course name Oncology Nursing	Course code NURS5019	Units 12
Course name Skills for Recovery Practice in Mental Health	Course code NURS5031	Units 12
Course name Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health	Course code NURS5032	Units 12
Course name Best Practice in Older People's Mental Health	Course code NURS5033	Units 12
Course name Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery	Course code NURS5062	Units 12
Course name Infection Prevention and Control in Practice	Course code NURS5106	Units 12

Notes

Discipline courses - Or 12 units of Program electives

Complete one Specialisation from the following:

Specialisation name
	Specialisation Critical Care

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 12 units comprising:

12 units from Program electives

	Course code	Units
Course name Microbiology in Practice	Course code BIOL5010	Units 6
Course name Epidemiology for Advanced Practice	Course code NURS5017	Units 6
Course name Oncology Nursing	Course code NURS5019	Units 12
Course name Advanced Nephrology Nursing	Course code NURS5021	Units 12
Course name Primary Health Care	Course code NURS5023	Units 12
Course name Perspectives in Mental Health Practice	Course code NURS5026	Units 12
Course name Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care	Course code NURS5029	Units 12
Course name Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals	Course code NURS5030	Units 12
Course name Skills for Recovery Practice in Mental Health	Course code NURS5031	Units 12
Course name Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health	Course code NURS5032	Units 12
Course name Best Practice in Older People's Mental Health	Course code NURS5033	Units 12
Course name Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education	Course code NURS5038	Units 12
Course name Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education	Course code NURS5039	Units 12
Course name Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery	Course code NURS5062	Units 12
Course name Allergy Nursing	Course code NURS5064	Units 12
Course name Nephrology Nursing	Course code NURS5065	Units 12
Course name Perioperative Nursing	Course code NURS5066	Units 12
Course name Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery	Course code NURS5067	Units 12
Course name Palliative Care Nursing	Course code NURS5073	Units 12
Course name Prescribing for clinicians	Course code NURS5103	Units 6
Course name Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice	Course code NURS5105	Units 12
Course name Infection Prevention and Control in Practice	Course code NURS5106	Units 12
Course name Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding	Course code NURS5108	Units 6
Course name Maternal, Child and Family Health	Course code NURS5109	Units 12
Course name Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health	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	Course code NURS5171	Units 12
Course name Clinical Inquiry	Course code NURS5904	Units 6
Course name Research Skills	Course code RESE5004	Units 2
Course name Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations	Course code NURS6904	Units 12