Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Gerontology)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

University Rank:#410

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,191 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 8, 2026

Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Gerontology)

About

Overview

Study aged care nursing courses in UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Gerontology) and further develop your skills in caring for elderly patients with complex needs.
Understand the foundations of healthy ageing. Refine and extend the skills needed to successfully provide care to patients struggling with dementia.
Build your knowledge in end-of-life care and develop the communication and skills required to promote quality of life for patients in palliative care.
Unlike other gerontology courses in Australia, UniSQ’s gerontology courses are flexible. You can study part-time and online while progressing your career as a registered nurse in the aged care sector.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either 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

Further your career as a registered nurse in the aged care sector.
Graduates will find career opportunities in both the private and public health care sectors, aged-care or nursing homes, or other residential facilities.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

22,191 / year(s)

Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Gerontology)

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

Go to Official Website