Graduate Certificate of Forensic Nursing and Midwifery

关于课程

This graduate certificate provides students with advanced expertise and specialised knowledge in forensic nursing and midwifery. You will investigate contemporary issues in Australian health law and ethics and the role of health professionals in the assessment of cases of physical and sexual assault. You will gain knowledge of the Australian legal system, laws of evidence, the classification of injuries and forensic responsibilities arising from physical injury and sexual assault. You will gain skills in the preparation of a medico-legal report and giving evidence in court proceedings.

职业成果

Graduates may support or advance practice in forensic and medicolegal aspects of nursing and midwifery across hospitals, sexual assault services and related community or justice-linked health settings. Skills gained can assist with roles involving clinical assessment and documentation, evidence-informed reporting, and liaison with legal processes, including preparation of medico-legal reports and court testimony support. This is a Graduate Certificate pathway within Nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

墨尔本的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 15 - 20	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,583 - 2,094	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 1,207 - 1,596
运输 （日常的） A$ 7 - 9	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 240 - 318

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**来源：numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)