C07044v5 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
About
This course prepares nurses to advance their careers in a range of diverse and challenging roles.
Developed in close consultation with industry stakeholders, our course is contemporary and responsive, ensuring that graduates are well prepared to meet the current and future needs of the healthcare system.
Subjects incorporate up-to-the-minute evidence and content, and are all intended to positively impact outcomes for health care consumers.The course offers a contemporary and responsive curriculum that is industry aligned, evidence-based and research-informed.
UTS works with key health care partners, public health organisations and consumers, to shape and deliver up to the minute content that provides nurses with in-demand skills to meet the ever growing needs of patients and employers.
Students learn from internationally recognised nursing experts and researchers who continue to improve practice and inform policy globally.
The combination of online and blended study mode allows nurses to personalise their learning, with flexible study options.
Structure
The course comprises 48 credit points, made up of 24 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 92790 Evidence for Informing Practice | 6cp |
| 92067 Leading Health and Social Care | 6cp |
| 92065 Collaborative and Integrative Mental Health | 6cp |
| 98727 Quality and Safety in Medicines | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | 24cp |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
The part-time program for this course corresponds to the first two years of the Master of Advanced Nursing (C04228). Example programs for the Critical Care Nursing sub-major in part-time and full-time modes are shown below.
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 92065 Collaborative and Integrative Mental Health | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 92067 Leading Health and Social Care | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 98727 Quality and Safety in Medicines | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 92790 Evidence for Informing Practice | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Spring commencing, part time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 92067 Leading Health and Social Care | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 92065 Collaborative and Integrative Mental Health | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 92790 Evidence for Informing Practice | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 98727 Quality and Safety in Medicines | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91932 Electives | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must have:
- Current registration as a nurse, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Registration will be confirmed via the National Register of Practitioners.
- In some cases, applicants must have concurrent employment in the specific specialty clinical area of study and one year of full time post-registration clinical experience. Suitability for enrolment will be determined by the Course Coordinator.
International applicants must be a registered nurse in their own country, or place of residence, and hold a current Authority to Practise. International applicants must also have at least one year of full time post-registration clinical experience.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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