Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)

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

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 16,320 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)

About

Overview

Gain the competitive edge by exploring contemporary issues related to theoretical and practical leadership concepts regarding nursing in health care organisations with UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Leadership and Management in Health).
Explore the legal, ethical and social justice approaches to clinical leadership and effective management of health outcomes.
Become a manager and leader who understands the complex interactions of health organisations of the behaviour, the environment and culture that creates teams of people at work by analysing the behaviour at the individual, group and organisational level.
Advance your career with contemporary nursing leadership courses offered part-time and online to suit a busy lifestyle.

Requirements

Entry 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

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

IELTS (Academic)	Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Pearson Test of English	Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
TOEFL iBT	Minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening and reading; 27 for writing; 23 for speaking.

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

Career outcomes

Gain the theoretical and practical leadership skills needed to ensure better health outcomes. Progress your career, leading to opportunities in healthcare management and senior leadership and managerial roles within a complex healthcare setting.
A UniSQ degree provides nursing leadership and management skills in a regional or rural setting where more autonomous practice is required and where human resource, environmental and people support is not local to the organisation.