Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Specialisation)

University of Tasmania

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00586B

Nurses are highly respected health professionals with a great depth of skill and knowledge. Few professions offer such challenges and rewards. If students are looking to make a difference as an invaluable part of the healthcare system, then a career in nursing will help them do it. The University of Tasmania offers nursing education and training both in the classroom and through strong industry partnerships. Graduates go on to work as nurses and midwives in a range of areas including chronic disease management, mental health, workplace safety, rural and Indigenous health and emergency medicine.

Structure

Students will complete 100 credit points of study, comprised of a 50 credit point specialisation, and a further 50 credit points of study in related core and choice units.

Subjects

  • Acute care
  • Aged care
  • Anaesthetics and recovery
  • Cardiovascular
  • Child and family health
  • Clinical nursing and teaching
  • Community health
  • Critical care
  • Emergency
  • Gerontological
  • Immigration
  • leadership in practice
  • Mental health/psychiatric
  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Neuroscience
  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedic
  • Paediatric
  • Perioperative
  • Rehabilitation
  • Renal
  • Special care of the newborn

Standard entry requirements

  • Must be a registered nurse in Australia
  • Or qualifications assessed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and be eligible for registration in Australia
  • At least 2 years of full-time experience in relevant nursing practice within the last two years or equivalent
  • Bachelor degree in nursing with a grade point average of at least a credit or equivalent
  • Or have qualifications or experience deemed to be the equivalent of one of the above
  • Placement requirements apply

Recognition

Depending on the specialist strand chosen for their Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing, graduates may apply for formal endorsement of their qualification by Nursing Boards.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online No
  • Full-time : 2 years

Further information

For more information visit: http://www.utas.edu.au/courses/chm/courses/h6f-graduate-diploma-of-nursing-specialisation

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