Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing) - Online
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Advanced protection for vulnerable patients
Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They care for patients in a range of settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour.
This online certificate is suited to working nurses who want to build their competencies for senior and specialist positions in infection control. The program is delivered over one year of part-time study.
What will you do?
Our Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Infection Control Nursing) covers essential knowledge for safe practice at advanced levels. You will:
- learn about decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices
- study microbiology and epidemiology
- build clinical management skills for patients with infectious diseases or infections
- explore contemporary issues in infection control
- investigate approaches to staff education.
Entry Requirements
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- Domestic
- International
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Current AHPRA registration certificate
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC100, 3GC108 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | All applicants must upload the following documents as part of the SATAC application: |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Applicants must: 1. have a completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent, and have at least one years' experience as a registered nurse, and 2. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand. |
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- Bachelor of Nursing Degree or equivalent
- At least one year experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken (applicants who are applying for a clinical speciality requiring a clinical placement will need to have their application evaluated via telephone/video conference with relevant School of Nursing staff)
- Applicants who are applying for a clinical speciality requiring a clinical placement will need to have their application evaluated via telephone/video conference with relevant School of Nursing staff
- IELTS: overall bandscore of 7.0 and score of 7.0 in all sub bands; or equivalent. The Occupational English Test (OET) is an accepted English language proficiency test for entry into this program
International applicants
| CRICOS | Available to non-student visa holder ONLY. |
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| Intake | February and July |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Within ten days of submitting a SATAC application, applicants must provide all required additional information online directly to the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the following link:http://health.APSB.edu.au/admissions/gcnurssci/application.html. |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Applicants must have: | |
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Fees and Scholarships
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- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Commonwealth-supported place: $4,125 |
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $18,500 |
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More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Specialist Registered Nurse
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
Semester 1
NURSING 6117OL Infection Control Nursing
Semester 2
NURSING 5104OL Microbiology & Epidemiology
Study Plan
