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Graduate Certificate of Perioperative Nursing (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Certificate develops specialist perioperative nursing capability for care before, during and after surgery. You will build advanced assessment, communication and decision-making skills, informed by current evidence and industry practice. The course is delivered online and supported by strong health-sector partnerships to help you apply learning to contemporary perioperative settings. This Graduate Certificate is designed for nurses specialising in perioperative practice.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for specialist perioperative nursing practice across pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative environments. The course supports development toward advanced practice responsibilities within multidisciplinary surgical teams, with a focus on safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. It can also support progression into roles involving clinical education, leadership and quality improvement within perioperative services. This Graduate Certificate supports career development in perioperative nursing.


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$2,369 per course

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Information

tick icon Duration

1 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

Semester 1

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Online

tick icon Course Code

H572

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconDEAKIN INTERANTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconDEAKIN ALUMNI POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

15% of reduction per unit

tick iconDEAKIN WARRNAMBOOL RESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of accommodation fees

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