Graduate Certificate in Children and Young People’s Nursing

About the course

This Graduate Certificate is for registered nurses seeking to specialise in caring for children and young people. It is designed to help meet education expectations set by relevant professional bodies, while extending the knowledge and capabilities gained in undergraduate nursing. Study is available part-time, including online delivery, providing a flexible pathway to build specialist practice in paediatric and adolescent nursing at graduate certificate level. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may use this qualification to support progression into specialist practice caring for children and young people across health services. It can strengthen capability for roles in paediatric and adolescent care contexts, including hospital and community settings, and help meet professional development expectations for nurses working with infants, children, and youth. Outcomes align with postgraduate nursing practice at Graduate Certificate level in Nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)