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Graduate Diploma of Emergency Nursing (Online)

Graduate Diploma.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Diploma develops advanced specialist capabilities for registered nurses working in emergency care. You’ll strengthen assessment, triage and decision-making skills for managing complex, critically ill or injured patients across all ages, supported by industry-informed teaching and contemporary evidence-based practice. Delivered online, the course supports working nurses and includes opportunities to tailor study through elective choices aligned to your interests. This is a Graduate Diploma in Nursing focused on emergency practice.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced practice roles in emergency nursing within hospital emergency departments and related acute-care settings. The course supports progression to senior clinical responsibilities involving rapid assessment, triage and management of diverse patient presentations, and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. It can also support pathways into education, leadership, quality improvement and practice development roles linked to emergency care services. This is a Graduate Diploma for nurses specialising in emergency 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$29,400 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

Semester 1, Semester 2

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Online

tick icon Course Code

H666

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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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