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University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00099F

This course provides registered nurses with the knowledge and skills for a specialist role as an advanced nurse at graduate certificate level. The course offers two subject elective choices to enable students to tailor their study to their area of specialty or their role. There is a large selection of elective subjects that include, but are not exclusive to, primary health care, acute care, education and research. The course is made up of two core subjects and students select two electives to meet their or their employers' needs. The knowledge, skills and expertise gained enable students to enhance the quality of care for patients and their families, using evidence to make informed decisions about nursing practice. Graduates are well equipped to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, able to appraise and develop their own practice as well as contribute to the professional development of others. Students develop graduate attributes such as leadership, critical thinking, accountability, communication, professional qualities appropriate to their role and Indigenous cultural respect. These attributes are developed with key external stakeholders, industry advisers, clinical partners, employers and clinicians. Career options include leadership positions in advanced roles, e.g. clinical, chronic and complex care (ageing and palliation); primary health care; education; management; research; clinical nurse specialist or consultant; nursing management; complex case management; nursing education; and aged care.

Structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising two specified nursing and two elective subjects. There are structured, work-based learning opportunities for students who are employees of participating hospitals. These students may undertake a Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with these organisations. This is at no cost to participants. Students who successfully complete a CAP are awarded exemption from subject Specialty Clinical Practice. This course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis. Subjects are offered via on-campus study days and online learning. Part-time study is usually undertaken at the rate of two subjects a session. The normal attendance per subject is three to four full days on campus spread over the session.

Subjects

  • Advanced nursing

Standard entry requirements

  • UTS recognised bachelor degree, or equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
  • Or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
  • Or AE5: Pass
  • Or PTE: 58-64
  • Or CAE: 176-184. Applicants must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree but do have recent relevant work experience and can demonstrate the capacity to undertake tertiary study may also be considered eligible. Applicants must have one year of post-registration clinical experience.

Further information

This course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing and the Master of Advanced Nursing. This course offers a mid-year intake for local students. This course is not offered to international students.

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