Overview

Please note that this online program is not valid for Student Visa applications in Australia. However, it are available to international students in Australia on other visa types or to students studying from overseas.

The Clinical Nursing , Postgrad.Dip. from Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers students the opportunity to start developing foundational knowledge of concepts related to research. The Research Stream is ideal for those wanting to undertake future scholarly research that will contribute to healthcare knowledge and advance their academic or professional careers.

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing (without a specialisation) focuses on developing your skills and knowledge as a registered nurse enabling you to effectively work across a diverse range of clinical settings. You will learn how to critically analyse and evaluate complex clinical presentations and apply your newly-acquired knowledge to effectively assess and problem solve in any health care environment. Modules within this specialisation cover integral anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the significance of polypharmacy in the context of pain assessment, and management.

Career opportunities:

Graduates may seek employment in clinical nursing in government and private health care facilities depending on your choice of specialisation:

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing Education
Clinical Leadership and management roles within the specialty area
Leadership and management roles within healthcare services
Community nursing opportunities
Pathways to further study and research

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pathophysiology for Specialty Nursing Practice
Quality and Safety in Health Care
Leadership in Health Care
Interpreting Health Research
Evidence-based, Person-centred Family Care in Specialty Nursing Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-23 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-20 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Nursing View 52 other Masters in Nursing in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS Reg 00004G

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Clinical Nursing, an applicant must:

a) have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent;

AND

b) hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

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Tuition Fee

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International

6756 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6756 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

6756 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6756 AUD per year during 12 months.

Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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