Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Perth Australia
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
18,350
(c. USD13,064.67)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This Graduate Certificate program is ideal for nurses returning to the workforce who need skill refreshers or internationally trained nurses requiring a bridging course. Our Contemporary Nursing certificate helps fulfill professional requirements while preparing you for practice. The program includes hands-on training to ensure workplace readiness, fully aligning with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards, codes, and ethical guidelines for registered nurses. Emphasis is placed on developing critical analysis, clinical decision-making, reflective practice, and applying current evidence to ensure safe care delivery in today's complex healthcare systems.
The curriculum examines pressing national and regional health issues, policy developments, and research innovations. You'll study medication administration, pharmacological principles, and their connections to human physiology. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, emphasizing patient-centered care, effective communication, and cultural awareness. Special attention is given to healthcare approaches for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Specific program requirements for admission are dependent on which pathway into the Program you require.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia determines the eligibility to undertake a Re-entry or Bridging program.
All applicants must have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
Applicants for Re-entry or Bridging pathways must have a valid AHPRA referral letter, the letter must be valid for the duration of the program and an additional 4 weeks following completion
Applicants must provide evidence of meeting the English language proficiency* requirements for postgraduate degrees
All applicants must have a valid national police certificate and criminal record screening check
Non Australian citizens are required to provide a criminal record check from country of origin and any country resided in after the age of 16
International applicants must hold a valid Australian visa until course completion
If unable to provide a Police Certificate from your home country or any country you have resided in since turning 16 years of age, a Statutory Declaration must be completed. This Declaration must state that you have no pending criminal charges or convictions from your home country or any country that you have resided in. If you do have such records, you must list date of any offences, the type of offence and the court outcome.
IELTS Academic - 7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no lower than 23 in speaking, and no lower than 27 in writing
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia determines the eligibility to undertake a Re-entry or Bridging program.
All applicants must have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
Applicants for Re-entry or Bridging pathways must have a valid AHPRA referral letter, the letter must be valid for the duration of the program and an additional 4 weeks following completion
Applicants must provide evidence of meeting the English language proficiency* requirements for postgraduate degrees
All applicants must have a valid national police certificate and criminal record screening check
Non Australian citizens are required to provide a criminal record check from country of origin and any country resided in after the age of 16
International applicants must hold a valid Australian visa until course completion
If unable to provide a Police Certificate from your home country or any country you have resided in since turning 16 years of age, a Statutory Declaration must be completed. This Declaration must state that you have no pending criminal charges or convictions from your home country or any country that you have resided in. If you do have such records, you must list date of any offences, the type of offence and the court outcome.
IELTS Academic - 7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no lower than 23 in speaking, and no lower than 27 in writing
Tuition
AUD
18,350