Graduate Diploma of Nursing

About the course

Designed for practising Registered Nurses, the Graduate Diploma of Nursing helps you advance your career while continuing to work. You’ll strengthen professional capability through postgraduate study with limited contact time and a flexible study approach. The program develops expertise across areas such as governance, leadership and management, education, acute care, evidence-based practice and research, and professional development in a graduate diploma nursing qualification.

Career outcome

Graduates can progress into more senior and specialised nursing roles by building capability in clinical governance, management and leadership, education and professional development, and evidence-based practice. The qualification supports career advancement in hospitals, community and primary health services, mental health settings, and other clinical environments. This Graduate Diploma in Nursing is suited to Registered Nurses seeking broader responsibility and leadership within nursing practice.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)