Graduate Certificate in Nursing (GCN)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5392
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and eligibility for registration with Queensland Nursing Council.
Additional application information
Short residential schools may be offered to provide opportunity for the development of special clinical skills. Students will be advised of those requirements before enrolment.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1165
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2009
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5392
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and eligibility for registration with Queensland Nursing Council.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Nursing?
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) will assist registered nurses to develop skills in professional practice, clinical care, management of clinical care systems and collaborative practice. Graduates will develop the skills to contribute to the development of health care in the general practice setting. This includes understanding professional, legal and ethical standards as they apply to nursing within a primary health care setting. Graduates will develop knowledge and skill to provide comprehensive, episodic interventions and population based primary health care which includes planning and initiation of health monitoring and health maintenance. The program will also prepare registered nurses to develop, coordinate and administer systems and processes which assist individuals, groups and the general practice team to anticipate and manage health care interventions and potential risks to facilitate quality client outcomes. The program will also prepare registered nurses to build and engage in a broad range of collaborative and negotiated relationships with individuals, groups, the general practice team and other primary health care and service providers to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and groups.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and eligibility for registration with Queensland Nursing Council.
Additional application information
Short residential schools may be offered to provide opportunity for the development of special clinical skills. Students will be advised of those requirements before enrolment.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and eligibility for registration with Queensland Nursing Council.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Careers
On completion of the program graduates will be able to achieve the Australian Division of General Practice - Nurses in General Practice competency standards for registered nurses in general practice. Graduates will be well qualified to take on advanced roles within General Practice clinics.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Practice Nurses Association
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Nursing
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student must obtain #8 from the GCN program list. This constitutes all of Part A.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
