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Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing

Graduate Certificate.
University of New England

80

in world overall ranking*

14

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

UNE’s Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing prepares registered nurses to specialise in the care of older people as demand for aged care services grows. You’ll develop advanced knowledge, skills and professional attitudes to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care across a range of aged care settings. The course is designed for postgraduate nurses seeking focused, practice-relevant study in nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can strengthen their practice in aged care-focused nursing roles across residential aged care, community and primary care services, and other settings supporting older people. The qualification can support progression into senior clinical or specialist aged care responsibilities, contributing to quality and person-centred care. This graduate certificate supports career development within the nursing discipline. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Entry requirements

Completed Bachelor of Nursing, or unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.


Living Costs in Armidale**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 851 - 1,125
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 764 - 1,010
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 5
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$17,088 per program

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A$12,288 per program

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February, June

campus icon Campuses

Online
Armidale
Sydney

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GCAGCN

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconUNE INTERNATIONAL BURSARY

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNE INTERNATIONAL ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIP

A$11,000

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