Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

Program code

3343

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 year part-time

Credit points

40

Indicative fee

$4,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP fee

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Nursing and professional registration

    (more)

Commencing in

Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3

Next start date

Trimester 3, 2024 (more)

Applications close

Monday, 21 October 2024

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing will enable registered nurses to develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in the paediatric nursing environment.

Please note that successful completion of this program does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse. Prospective students seeking eligibility to apply for registration should refer to the Bachelor of Nursing.

Related programs

Code Program title Campus Intake
3289 Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
3290 Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
3291 Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
3343 Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing (this program) Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
3345 Graduate Certificate in Professional Nursing Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
5721 Master of Advanced Nursing Practice Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3

Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

Attendance information

This program is offered part-time only via online delivery.

Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of Absence

Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure and receiving approval from the Program Director or their nominee.

My career opportunities

You will have clinical specialist skills in the area of paediatric nursing and will be able to expect increased professional recognition, mobility and an enhanced ability to remain in employment.

Pathways to further study

Graduates from the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing may apply for entry to the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (5721).

Commonwealth supported students

  • The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students

Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing (3343)


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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs

If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Further information

Additional fee information

This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution. Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places and all places have been filled for the current admission period, applicants who meet minimum program entry requirements may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place if such places are available. Please note that deferrals are not permitted for programs with Commonwealth Supported Places.