Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Overseas Registration) (Specialisation) (H5I)

Specialist skills and knowledge to advance your nursing career

Whether you’re in the early stages of your career and wanting to further develop your clinical expertise, or moving into a role that encourages you to lead and manage, our postgraduate nursing courses and wide range of specialisations will support your goals and ambitions.

This fully online course is available for international registered nurses residing either in Australia on a visa (non-citizens), or overseas. You can choose from over 10 specialisations, all taught by practicing clinical experts to provide an authentic learning experience. You will also build support networks and lifelong friends as you join our collaborative community, with online learning designed specifically for the busy, working professional.

To help you advance your career, generous scholarships are available to employees of our valued Australian and New Zealand industry partner network. Search for your employer, speak to your workplace, or contact us to find out more.

A note for international students

If you are a New Zealand citizen, currently working in Australia, and Ahpra registered, please visit the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Specialisation).

If you are a New Zealand citizen, currently working in any other country, please apply for this course.

If you are an international student either on-shore in Australia or overseas, please apply for this course.

This course is not currently accepting applications.

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree (in nursing) that is recognised by UTAS processes for entry to a postgraduate course.
• Evidence of registration to practice as a nurse in the overseas country, where there is a registration system, or equivalent in that country.
• English Language proficiency to a level of IELTS 7.0 across all bands plus evidence they have achieved a B grade in all areas of the Occupational English Test (OET) to meet NMBA English language requirements. IELTS and OET results must not be more than 24 months old.
• Six months of full-time registered nurse experience in nursing practice in an overseas country within the last two years.
• Working in the area of nursing specialisation to which seeking entry.

This evidence must be endorsed by a recognised authority.

Admissions and application information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.

Designed for those who are already practicing nurses and who desire to increase their knowledge and capacity in their practice context.

Please note that professional recognition of this degree will be in your home country and does NOT lead to registration as a nurse in Australia.