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Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Nursing (Online)

Graduate Diploma.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This course builds advanced specialist knowledge and skills for nurses working with critically ill patients in complex settings such as emergency departments, intensive care and high-dependency units. You will strengthen clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice and person-centred care, supported by industry-informed teaching and strong clinical partnerships. Delivered online with interactive learning, it is designed for experienced nurses seeking advanced practice. This Graduate Diploma in Nursing focuses on critical care.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced practice roles in critical care environments, applying high-level clinical judgement and specialised skills to manage complex patient needs. The qualification supports progression within emergency, ICU and high-dependency services across metropolitan, regional and rural health settings, and can underpin pathways into education, leadership, quality improvement and practice development. This Graduate Diploma in Nursing supports specialist critical care career advancement.


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$29,400 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

Semester 1

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Online

tick icon Course Code

H667

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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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