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Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing

  • Course code: GC-PCN
Clock
Duration
1 year part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
February, July
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $12,000 (2024 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • Completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent), AND
  • Documented evidence of at least one year of relevant professional experience in a clinical setting, AND
  • Current unrestricted registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Applicants must be a registered nurse (not an enrolled nurse) and must have at least one year of experience as a registered nurse.  This course has been developed for nurses working in general practice or wanting to move into primary care.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
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  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      6.5

      with no band less than 6.0

      TOEFL

      79+

      with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

      PEARSON

      58+

      with no communicative skill below 50

      CAMBRIDGE

      176+

      with no skill less than 169
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

The Selection Committee will also consider your professional history in a clinical setting.

Additional information

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

Advanced Standing also know as recognition of prior learning or credit can be considered for prior completion of core subjects and for specific electives such as Immunisation (Nurse Immuniser).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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