Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 6,496 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

About

Overview

Learn from the latest evidence and best practice guidelines to provide high quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families.

The program is targeted towards nurses who are beginning in the specialty of paediatric nursing. While the role can be emotionally demanding, it’s also highly rewarding and offers a range of opportunities across a variety of hospital settings.

The Specialist Certificate in Paediatric Nursing is a 25-credit point, part-time, coursework program conducted over two terms. It consists of two core 12.5 credit point online subjects.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Related pathway courses

On completion of the course, you may be eligible to receive advanced standing toward the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have:

Completed a Bachelor or Nursing (or equivalent qualification, i.e. Master of Nursing Science entry to practice), AND
Documented evidence of at least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse working in an acute or sub-acute healthcare service within the preceding 5 years from the time of application, AND
Current unrestricted registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with AHPRA or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

The Selection Committee will also consider the relevance of your speciality practice and your clinical experience.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Who this course is for

This course has been designed specifically for:

Division 1 Registered Nurses with AHPRA or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency.

Career outcomes

Working in paediatric nursing has become a specialisation that is popular within the broader nursing industry. While the role can be emotionally demanding, it’s also highly rewarding and offers a range of opportunities across a variety of hospital settings.