GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Nursing
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Graduate Diploma in Nursing is a one-year qualification in Adelaide for registered nurses, with a flexible study pathway chosen to match the student's clinical practice. It can be studied online and part-time around work, and includes workshops with other registered nurses and industry leaders. Graduates deepen their practice in a chosen clinical area.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- No fixed course sequence
- students choose electives across areas including: Women’s and reproductive health
- Primary care
- Leadership and management
- Acute care
- Education
- Perioperative nursing
- Mental Health
- Health and ageing
- Infection prevention and control
- Research and inquiry, preparing you for further qualifications like the Master of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) with no conditions; AND; OR Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
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