Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing

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Australia, Sydney

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University of Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

068771F

Application Fee

AUD 150

Campuses

The University of Sydney

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines4-Aug-2025

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,900 / year

Next Intake 4-Aug-2025

Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing

About

Our course aims to provide nurses with a great theoretical underpinning of clinical practice skills to deliver comprehensive care and advice to critically ill patients and their families, as well as work across complex medical environments that demand rapid, advanced and challenging decision making.

Our Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing is designed for registered nurses working in the intensive care environment who are looking to advance their professional practice capabilities or become a clinical leader.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing will hold

a pre-registration nursing degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
an embedded graduate certificate in this discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

In addition, the applicant is required to be a registered nurse in Australia or overseas and satisfy the English language proficiency requirements.

Domestic applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience as a registered nurse, be working in intensive care nursing and provide a statement of support from their supervisor or manager in order to undertake the required clinical assessments. Students who already hold a graduate certificate in intensive care nursing are not required to provide a statement of support.

International applicants are required to have a minimum of one year's experience in intensive care nursing and have a choice of providing a statement of support from their supervisor if they wish to undertake the required clinical assessments in their home country, or else the clinical assessments can be undertaken at the Sydney Nursing School under simulated conditions.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The handbooks online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

Inherent requirements

To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the Inherent Requirements for coursework award courses in nursing.

The University of Sydney welcomes and encourages applications from students with disabilities, and from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Where there are physical, intellectual, cultural, religious or other factors that impact on a student's ability to meet the Inherent Requirements, the University will make reasonable adjustments to assist the student to meet the requirements. Please read the Inherent Requirements carefully as you consider your course choices.

Credit for previous study

For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.

English Program Requirements

IBT-INDICATOR
TOEFL - IBT score
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing
IELTS-INDICATOR
IELTS score
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
PTE-INDICATOR
Pearsons Test of English
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 68 in each band

Career

Graduates of our Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing will be recognised as:

having advanced knowledge relevant to intensive care nursing
highly capable of working in nursing administration, consultancy, education, and research.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 48,900

Application Fee

AUD 150

How to Apply

1. Choose a course

Use our course search to browse our wide range of courses. Use the filters to search by degree level and area of interest, then click on a course to find out more about:

what you'll study
admissions criteria
application deadlines
potential career paths.

You might want to bookmark the course page, as you'll be referring back to it as you prepare your application.

Inherent requirements

When choosing a course, you should see if it has any inherent requirements (this will be noted on the course page). These usually apply for courses that are preparing you for a career where you will be working closely with people or animals.

They aren't assessable admissions criteria, but are required for you to successfully complete the course. Researching the inherent requirements will allow you to make an informed decision about the course/career.

2. Check your eligibility

For all courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

meet our English language requirements. If you have completed a recognised English language test, the required score can be found on the right hand side of the course page (found in step 1).

For all undergraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have studied in or completed a recognised qualification with the required grades. Refer to the admission guides for an indicative required score for some overseas secondary education qualifications
2024 Admission Guide (for international students) (pdf, 179KB)

For all postgraduate courses, you will need to demonstrate that you:

have completed a recognised tertiary qualification. Details can be found on the specific course page and could include previous study in the same field, or an advertised minimum GPA.

You should also check the course page for any additional admissions criteria. This may include:

a prerequisite, such as previous studies in mathematics
an interview
a portfolio
assumed knowledge
relevant professional experience.

3. Gather your documents

We require official documents to support your application, including a scanned copy of your passport identification page.

4. Check your finances

Before applying, you should understand the fees you will need to pay. These include:

course fees, found on the specific course page
additional fees and costs.

You should also research financial support options that may be available to you. We have a wide range of scholarships available for international students, and some countries also provide education loans to their citizens.

5. Submit your application

Apply directly

Most international students can apply directly to the University. To do so, select the 'Apply now' button on your course page to commence your application, and follow the prompts.

This short video provides an overview of the application form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our regional experts, who can provide personalised advice.

To submit your application, you will need to pay an application processing fee.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply direct to the University or via UAC.

Apply through an authorised agent

Some students choose to apply through an authorised University of Sydney agent, for assistance with the university application and visa arrangements. Please note that only agents listed on our website are authorised to represent us.

Apply through UAC

You will need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), if you are an undergraduate student studying:

a current Australian Year 12 qualification (eg NSW Higher School Certificate) in or outside Australia, or
a current International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in Australia.

If you are applying with the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA Level 3), you may apply via UAC or direct to the University.

Apply for Sciences Po Dual Degree

If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney (even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences).