Graduate Diploma of Nursing

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 31,840 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Graduate Diploma of Nursing

About

Overview

Become an expert in your nursing field with a graduate diploma in nursing. Select from five specialisations including; clinical education, aged care, leadership and management, mental health, and rural and remote health. You can also personalise your study by choosing the general specialisation.
Collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for individuals and communities with UniSQ’s postgraduate diploma in nursing.
Progress your leadership skills and build your ability to lead people and projects while understanding the strategic approach required to make decisions in a health care setting.
Fit study into your life while progressing your career and study UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Nursing part-time and online.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completion of an Australian university three year bachelor degree, or equivalent.
or
A minimum of five yearsâ professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

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.