Graduate Diploma in Nursing (4723)
- Approved Abbreviation: GradDipNurs
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4723
- AQF Level: 8
This program applies to students who commenced in Spring 2021 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For Commencement Year 2017, please refer to: 4723.2 Graduate Diploma in Nursing
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Nursing is to provide Registered Nurses with the theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to prepare them for advanced practice in the clinical setting. Specialisations available include clinical leadership, clinical teaching, aged care, primary health care or research studies. Graduates will be able to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts in order to lead nursing practice and optimise health outcomes. Students who successfully complete this program may transfer into the Master of Nursing.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 4724 Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Baptist University | Part Time | Internal | Linda Gregory |
| Online | Full Time | Online | Linda Gregory |
| Online | Part Time | Online | Linda Gregory |
Admission
Candidature for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Nursing is based on the following requirements
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (80 credit points)
Registered Nurse (currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery), or eligibility for same, or certificate of registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country
And
Completion of an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in any discipline OR Graduate Certificate in Nursing.
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (60 credit points)
Registered Nurse (currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery), or eligibility for same, or certificate of registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country
And
Completion of an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) or Graduate Diploma, or higher in any discipline.
And
Two years full-time equivalent professional work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.
Additional Information
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points or 60 credit points depending on the Pathway the student is enrolled in, based on the admission requirements.
Students may complete the Graduate Diploma in Nursing (no specialisation) or may enrol in and complete one of three Specialisations. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Teaching
- Tuberculosis Management
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (no specialisation)
80 credit point 1 year pathway structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the subjects listed below. | ||
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7028 | Leadership in Clinical Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7040 | Perspectives on Nursing | 10 |
| PUBH 7020 | Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision | 10 |
| PUBH 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| And two electives | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
60 credit point 1 year pathway structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 60 credit points including the subjects listed below. | ||
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7028 | Leadership in Clinical Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7040 | Perspectives on Nursing | 10 |
| PUBH 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| And one elective | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Leadership)
80 credit point 1 Year Pathway Structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the subjects listed below. | ||
| HLTH 7002 | Building Organisational Capacity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| PUBH 7018 | Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7028 | Leadership in Clinical Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7040 | Perspectives on Nursing | 10 |
| PUBH 7020 | Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision | 10 |
| And one elective | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
60 credit point 1 year pathway structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 60 credit points including the subjects listed below. | ||
| HLTH 7002 | Building Organisational Capacity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| PUBH 7018 | Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7028 | Leadership in Clinical Practice | 10 |
| PUBH 7020 | Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Teaching)
80 credit point 1 year pathway structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the subjects listed below. | ||
| NURS 7064 | Clinical Teaching and Workplace Learning for Competent Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7015 | Clinical Teaching for Learning | 10 |
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7003 | Applied Clinical Practice using Simulation | 10 |
| NURS 7040 | Perspectives on Nursing | 10 |
| PUBH 7020 | Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision | 10 |
| And one elective | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
60 credit point 1 year pathway structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 60 credit points including the subjects listed below. | ||
| NURS 7064 | Clinical Teaching and Workplace Learning for Competent Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7015 | Clinical Teaching for Learning | 10 |
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7003 | Applied Clinical Practice using Simulation | 10 |
| PUBH 7020 | Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Tuberculosis Management)
80 credit point 1 year pathway structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the subjects listed below | ||
| PUBH 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| And one of the following alternate subjects: | 10 | |
| Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | ||
| Capstone Experience in Health Care | ||
| Note: NURS 7065 is a 20 credit point subject | ||
| And two elective subjects (or one 10 cp elective if NURS 7065 is chosen as an alternate subject) | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in Autumn 2021 or earlier.
NURS 7008 Capstone Experience in Health Care, replaced by NURS 7065 Capstone Experience in Health Care
60 credit point 1 year pathway structure
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 60 credit points including the subjects listed below | ||
| PUBH 7021 | Primary Health Care and its Applications | 10 |
| NURS 7050 | Clinical Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7058 | Public Health Management of Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7049 | Care of People with Tuberculosis (TB) | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| And one elective subject | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |