Course

Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipNurs

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4723.2

AQF Level: 8

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2017 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

For Commencement Year 2015, please refer to: 4723.1 Graduate Diploma in Nursing

The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Nursing is to provide Registered Nurses with the theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to prepare them for advanced practice in the clinical setting. Specialisations available include clinical leadership, clinical teaching, aged care, primary health care, research studies or tuberculosis management. Graduates will be able to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts in order to lead nursing practice and optimise health outcomes. Students who successfully complete this course may transfer into the Master of Nursing.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Admission

Candidature for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Nursing is based on the following requirements

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (80 credit points)

Registered Nurse (currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery), or eligibility for same, or certificate of registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country

And

Completion of an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in any discipline OR Graduate Certificate in Nursing.

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (60 credit points)

And

Completion of an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) or Graduate Diploma, or higher in any discipline.

And

Two years full-time equivalent professional work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.

Additional information

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a statement of service for all work experience listed on the application

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points or 60 credit points depending on the Pathway the student is enrolled in, based on the admission requirements.

Students may complete the Graduate Diploma in Nursing (no specialisation) or may enrol in and complete one of five Specialisations. See individual links below for detailed course structure.