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Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Online)

Graduate Diploma.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Nursing is designed for Registered Nurses seeking to extend their theoretical knowledge and critical thinking for advanced clinical practice. You will develop the ability to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts to lead nursing practice and support improved health outcomes. Study can be completed full-time in one year (with part-time availability), delivered online as a Graduate Diploma in Nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue advanced and diversified nursing-related roles across a range of healthcare sectors. Career pathways may include community health services, mental health care, disability and rehabilitation services, aged care settings, and roles connected to research and education. This Graduate Diploma in Nursing supports Registered Nurses to progress into leadership, teaching or specialist practice pathways within nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


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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

1 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

March, July

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Online

tick icon Course Code

4723

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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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