Graduate Diploma of Health (Advanced Nursing)
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
This course is offered online either full-time or part-time, providing working professionals with a convenient way to engage with contemporary global debates and developments in their professional area of interest while at the same time upgrading their qualifications. This is a specialist postgraduate qualification consisting of 120 credit points delivered as 4 courses, taught in English, which normally takes 12 months to 2 years of study. The course structure requires the successful completion of 4 units in 2 semesters or for part-time candidates a combination of Pathophysiology & Health Assessment for Advanced Practice and Global Health Determinants across 4 semesters. While it is not essential, students undertaking the Master of Health – Advance Nursing stream, in particular, will benefit from being concurrently engaged with industry. You can then take your studies further with a Masters level, where you will engage in a Advanced Nursing pathway where you will be supported to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied directly to your own health practice area. Successful completion of this course will enhance your professional standing and provide you with advanced skills.
Structure
60 credit points over 1-2 years.
Subjects
- Global Health Determinants, Pathophysiology and Health Assessment for Advanced Practice, Research Methods for Health, Inquiry and Analysis of Literature.
Standard entry requirements
Entry requirements (year 12) Entry requirements (non year 12) An applicant must have successfully completed a three year (minimum) Bachelor level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area. Extra Requirements Applicants must supply a current resume with their application.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | No |
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