Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Mix

Campuses

Toowoomba

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Feb-2025

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Duration 1 year

Tuition Fee

AUD 16,320 / year

Next Intake 19-Feb-2025

Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology)

About

Study UniSQâs aged care nursing courses within the Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology) and expand your skills in chronic conditions, dementia and end-of-life care for complex ageing populations.
The Gerontology specialisation enables you to advance your practice in contemporary health settings, delivering evidence-based safe, ethical and professional care that meets regulatory standards.
Gain leadership qualities and study the biological, psychological, and social aspects of ageing.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Nursing, there will be the option to take the credit from the courses and continue to complete the Graduate Diploma of Nursing or the Master of Nursing.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed a 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of nursing from a recognised university.
Hold a current professional registration as a Division 1 Nurse, or equivalent, with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires an overall score of IELTS 7.0, or equivalent, and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four skills areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Additional requirements regarding prior education taught and assessed solely in English and prior employment - refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)'s Registration Standard for further information.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Bachelor of Nursing

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

A gerontology or geriatric nurse specialises in the care of elderly patients and is a crucial part of healthcare teams.
Aged care nursing is in demand with international ageing populations.
Graduates may work in acute, chronic, private practice, community or residential facilities caring for ageing patients with limited mobility, impaired mental abilities, or life-limiting illness.

Fee Information

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs¹ for international students' first year of study (4 units) in this degree:

Study Mode	Cost
External/Online You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.	AUD 16320

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024.

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

Tuition Fee

AUD 16,320

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Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Gerontology)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia,

Toowoomba

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