Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Nursing
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
Award winning study model, delivered 100% online, this courses is designed to prepare nurses for some of the challenges of leadership.
Course overview
- Award-winning study model: VU's award-winning postgraduate Block Model recognises the complexity of students' lives while giving a consistent, manageable and connected online learning experience. Earn your Graduate Certificate in Nursing faster than on-campus with our unique study model.
- There are no exams or textbooks to purchase. The online units have been designed with a student-centred approach that spans the overarching learning outcomes to engaging activities and self-determined assessments.
- Support seven days and in the evenings: Get the support you need, when you need it, during your course. VU's support network focuses on ensuring you are entirely supported to succeed.
VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Nursing is designed for registered nurses to transform the delivery of healthcare services in Australia. You can successfully earn your Graduate Certificate in Nursing by enrolling in 4 consecutive study periods of seven weeks each. This means you can enrol and complete your course in as little as eight months.
Each course is delivered 100% online, allowing students to fit study around their busy personal and professional lives. VU Online takes a personalised 1:1 approach to online learning, which makes learning highly interactive and supported.
With 25 years of experience delivering postgraduate courses in Australia, VU has equipped thousands of students from all walks of life with the knowledge and skills to successfully achieve their unique career goals, including promotion, salary increase, leadership, and innovation in nursing.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
From $578 (CSP)
August, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Nursing, students must complete 48 credit points.
- Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health
- Care Coordination in Practice
- Leading Improvement and Innovation
- Evidence and Research for Practice
Entry requirements
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification; and
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia; or
- Applicants without an AQF 7 Bachelor Degree of Nursing or above who hold an alternative qualification in nursing and are currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) will also be considered.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed your studies at another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past studies. Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Australia requires registered nurses with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies to help drive the transformation of its healthcare system.
This qualification may enable you to move up to the next level of your nursing career—you may become the next Nurse Unit Manager.
Australian Registered Nurses (RNS) will be eligible for the postgraduate qualification allowance after completing this course.
Fees and CSP
Estimated total cost in 2025: $2,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative total cost in 2025: $11,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is where the government pays for part of your unit fees. This is a subsidy, not a loan, so you do not need to repay it. Your remaining fees may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
