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Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Nursing is designed for Registered Nurses seeking to build theoretical knowledge and critical thinking for advanced clinical practice. You will strengthen capability to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts, support leadership in practice, and optimise health outcomes. On completion, you may be eligible to transfer into the Graduate Diploma in Nursing, providing a pathway for further postgraduate nursing study. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue opportunities across a range of health settings where advanced nursing knowledge and leadership are valued. Potential areas include community health, mental health services, disability and rehabilitation services, aged care, and roles that support research or education within healthcare organisations. This Graduate Certificate in Nursing can also support progression toward more specialised postgraduate nursing pathways. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


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$11,885 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

6 months

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

March, July

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Online

tick icon Course Code

4724

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - UNDERGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - POSTGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

50% of tuition fees

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