Graduate Diploma in Health Support (exit only) (4801)

  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 4801
  • AQF Level: 8

Cricos code: 110149H

This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.

This is an early exit program only. Applicants apply to Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)  and exit with the Graduate Diploma in Health Support award.

Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)

Study Mode

One year full-time, two years part-time.

Program Advice

Director Academic Program

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Hawkesbury Full-time Internal
Hawkesbury Part-time Internal
Parramatta - Victoria Rd Full-time Internal
Parramatta - Victoria Rd Part-time Internal

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

 Students will be required to meet the requirements of health services where practical experiences occur. 

This is an early exit program only. Applicants apply to Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)  and exit with the Graduate Diploma in Health Support award.

Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)

Students must successfully complete 80 credit points of subjects.

This comprises

• 20 credit points of specified subjects and

• 60 credit points of subjects

Subject Title Credit Points
NURS 3040Foundations of Nursing Practice10
NURS 7071Introduction to Alterations in Health10
60 credit points of subjects from the following subjects60
Evidence Based Health Care
Pharmacology Knowledge for Nursing Practice
Nursing Practice 1
Mental Health Nursing Practice
Chronic Conditions and Disability
Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions
Nursing Practice 2
Health, Culture and Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Acute Life-Threatening Conditions
Palliative and End of Life Care
Nursing Practice 3
Transition to Professional Nursing
Total Credit Points80