Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing

Students of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing will consider advanced nursing practice in relation to clinical judgement, the pathophysiology of patients with complex health problems, and the management of acutely or chronically ill patients.Why study this course?You will learn about assessment approaches, including the use of validated assessment tools and will consider how these findings contribute to advanced clinical reasoning.

You will explore clinical and professional issues related to your particular health care setting.Who should study this course?Our postgraduate nursing degrees are designed for registered nurses who are looking to build their professional practice capabilities and advance to a leadership role in nursing.Financing your studies

Admission criteria

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing will hold a pre-registration nursing degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. In addition, the applicant is required to be a registered nurse in Australia and satisfy the English language proficiency requirements.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

Inherent requirements

To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the Inherent Requirements for coursework award courses in nursing.

The University of Sydney welcomes and encourages applications from students with disabilities, and from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Where there are physical, intellectual, cultural, religious or other factors that impact on a student's ability to meet the Inherent Requirements, the University will make reasonable adjustments to assist the student to meet the requirements. Please read the Inherent Requirements carefully as you consider your course choices.

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