What you need to know about your HETI Scholarship
The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing, Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health and Graduate Certificate in Critical Care are designed to fit seamlessly into your life, offering 100% online learning with the flexibility to balance work, study and personal commitments. Starting on 9 March 2026, these part-time courses require just 15–20 hours per week, making them an ideal choice for busy professionals.
With your scholarship covering the full cost of the course, there’s no better time to take the next step in your career. To help you along the way, this page provides everything you need to know about applying and answers to the most frequently asked questions about the course, clinical placements, and scholarships.
Get started today and set your career on an upward trajectory!
Step 1: Talk to us
We understand the application process can feel complicated. That’s why we’re here to assist you!
Before beginning your application, speak to one of our dedicated Student Enrolment Advisors so they can help feel prepared and answer any questions you may have about the application process.
Press 1 to go directly to the HETI scholarships line. Or email our dedicated HETI Student Enrolment Advisors:
Jeffrey.lam@studyonline.uts.edu.au
Vasilis.mitsou@studyonline.uts.edu.au
Step 2: Prepare your documents
Before you start your application, you will need to prepare your documents.
This may include:
- An up-to-date resume
- Your academic transcript
- Your "AHPRA" (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registration number
- A statement of service signed by your current employer
A Student Enrolment Advisor will be able to let you know what documents you will need for your chosen course.
Ensuring you have all documentation ready before you apply can help avoid delays in processing your application.
Each UTS Online course also has English language proficiency requirements that you must satisfy in order to be considered. Click here for more information.
Need help securing your transcript? Refer to the information provided by My eQuals here.
Step 3: Submit your application
Once you have spoken to a Student Enrolment Advisor and collected all the documents required to support your application, you are ready to start your application.
Provided you have all the required documents, you can complete your application in just 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, you'll receive an email confirming the submission of your application.
Please ensure you submit your application by 23 February 2026.
You will then be able to:
- Track the status of your application via the UTS Online Student Portal
- Receive correspondence from UTS Online via email for further documentation to process your application
- Receive an application outcome via email.
All admissions correspondence from the University will be sent to the email address used to create your UTS Online application profile.
Please note: These courses are highly competitive and have limited places. You are expected to apply for and enrol in your awarded course immediately. To receive funding for your full course, you must complete all units of study by December 2026. Any units not completed by this time will require self-funding.
Your 2026 study plan
Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
- For Session 2, you will commence on March 9 with ‘090056 - Specialty Clinical Practice’
- For Session 3, you will commence on May 4 with ‘090054 - Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration'
- For Session 4, you will commence on June 29 with ‘090050 - Evidence for Informing Practice’
- For your final subject in Session 5, you will commence on August 24 with ‘090052 - Nursing-Sensitive Indicators in Acute Care’
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care
- For Session 2, you will commence on March 9 with '090056 - Specialty Clinical Practice'
- For Session 3, you will commence on May 4 with '090047 - Applied Pathophysiology in Practice'
- For Session 4, you will commence on June 24 with '090024 - Professional Practice in Critical Care'
- For your final subject Session 5, you will commence on August 24 with '090023 - Complex Critical Care'
Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
- For Session 2, you will commence on March 9 with ‘09001 Foundations of Child and Family Health’
- For Session 3, you will commence on May 4 with ‘090003 Growth and Development in the Younger Child (First 1,000 Days)’
- Includes 40 hours of placement (preferably in a Tresillian setting but can alternatively complete this in the child and family health setting). This can be completed in up to two sessions to allow for any theory or compliance to be completed before starting your placement.
- Please note: Students will automatically receive the "Q" grade after SP3 so that there is an extra session to finalise their placement, allowing for grades to be confirmed by results release SP4.
- For Session 4, you will commence on June 24 with ‘090004 Growth and Development in the Older Child (Preschool Years)’
- Includes 80 hours of placement in a child and family health setting.
- Includes 80 hours of placement in a child and family health setting.
- For your final subject Session 5, you will commence on August 24 with ‘090002 Family and Community Health in Practice.’
Please note: For HETI scholarship students, the application deadline is 23 February 2026. You can find the academic calendar here.
*The HETI scholarship covers one attempt at each subject only. If you need to retake a subject, you will be responsible for the cost of any additional attempts.
2026 Important dates
| SP2 | SP3 | SP4 | SP5 | SP6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Dates (O-Week) |
9 Mar | 4 May | 29 Jun | 24 Aug | 19 Oct |
Admission requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in Nursing AND Current registration as a registered nurse in Australia (AHPRA) AND Current employment as a registered nurse in a hospital-based setting (or have a letter of offer to commence employment as a registered nurse by commencement of study) AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, post-registration clinical experience (nursing)
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of Service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
English language requirements
English language requirements apply to both international and domestic students. Please refer to the UTS English language requirements for further information on how to satisfy the requirements for the course/s.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in each subset; or TOEFL: internet-based: 94 overall, reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23, writing 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subset.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies or employment experience can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.
If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.
To see if you may be eligible to receive recognition of prior learning, speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
FAQ's about course applications
The scholarship only covers one attempt at each subject.
If you need to retake a subject, you will be responsible for the cost of any additional attempts.
- If you withdraw after the census date of your own accord, you will need to pay for your next attempt at the subject.
- If you withdraw after the census date and have Special Consideration approved, a credit will be applied for your next enrolment in the subject.
If you withdraw from the course, you will lose your scholarship. Scholarships cannot be transferred to another year.
You may be eligible for one session of leave, as the course must be completed in the year you commenced.
- They apply for deferment due to special circumstances
- Extenuating circumstances require a different start session, which will need HETI approval
For further assistance, contact either Jeffery Lam or Vasilis Mitsou at:
Jeffrey.lam@studyonline.uts.edu.au
Vasilis.mitsou@studyonline.uts.edu.au
Ensure you have the following documents ready to submit or start your application:An up-to-date resume
- Your academic transcript
- Your "AHPRA" (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registration number
- A statement of service signed by your current employer
A Student ID card is required for clinical placement. Follow these steps:
- Review ID requirements: Familiarise yourself with the UTS photo ID requirements.
- Upload your photograph: Use the UTS photo ID requirements to upload your ID photo.
- Check your UTS webmail: Look for further instructions after uploading your photo.
- Sign the back of your card: Upon receipt, sign the grey strip on the back.
Delivery information:
- ID cards will be sent to your preferred local address. Ensure your address is up to date in My Student Admin
- Delivery may take up to 10 business days via Australia Post.
For further details, visit the Student ID cards.
All course-related communication will be sent to your UTS student email account. Please activate your student email as soon as you enrol to stay updated.
Yes, applications under a different name are accepted. Please provide supporting documentation, such as a marriage certificate or change of name document.
Yes, Special Consideration applications are assessed according to current university rules.
Absolutely! Here's an example video that showcases the key features and functionalities of our online learning environment, including various tools and resources available to support your studies.
UTS Online accepts applications from international students for select courses. Simply contact our Student Enrolment Advisors at 1300 477 423, and press 1 for the HETI hotline, so they can help and answer any questions you may have.
FAQ's about Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Yes, to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing at UTS Online, you must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia.
If you have completed relevant study at an AQF level of 8 (i.e. graduate certificate or graduate diploma) or higher, you might be eligible to receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing. To see if you’re eligible, speak with one of our Student Enrolment Advisors.
While the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing is delivered 100% online, assessments are highly practical and often applied to your workplace. To enter the course, you are required to be employed in a healthcare setting, as you will need to utilise your clinical environment to complete subject activities and assessment tasks.
No, placements are not required when studying the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing. However, you must already be employed as an RN in a healthcare setting to fulfil the practical components of the course.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing are equipped to take on leadership and advanced practice roles such as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acute Care Coordinator, (Clinical) Nurse Educator (or equivalent), Clinical Nurse Consultant or Nurse Unit Manager.
Assignments in our subjects are authentic, relevant and often grounded in your personal clinical context. They vary according to the subject and include, but are not limited to clinical reports, posters, online quizzes and vivas (oral assessment), podcasts, recorded presentations, education tools, proposals, protocols and professional portfolios. You will not be required to complete exams or group assignments to graduate the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing.
FAQ's about Graduate Certificate in Critical Care
Yes, to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care at UTS Online, you must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia.
If you have completed relevant study at an AQF level of 8 (i.e. graduate certificate or graduate diploma) or higher, you might be eligible to receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care. To see if you’re eligible, speak with one of our Student Enrolment Advisors.
While the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care is delivered 100% online, assessments are highly practical and often applied to your workplace. To enter the course, you are required to be employed in a healthcare setting, as you will need to utilise your clinical environment to complete subject activities and assessment tasks.
No, placements are not required when studying the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care. However, you must already be employed as an RN in a healthcare setting to fulfil the practical components of the course.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care are equipped to take on leadership and advanced practice roles such as a Critical Care Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care), Critical Care Transport Nurse, (Clinical) Nurse Educator (or equivalent), Clinical Nurse Consultant or Nurse Unit Manager within critical care settings.
Assignments in our subjects are authentic, relevant and often grounded in your personal clinical context. They vary according to the subject and include, but are not limited to clinical reports, posters, online quizzes and vivas (oral assessment), podcasts, recorded presentations, education tools, proposals, protocols and professional portfolios. You will not be required to complete exams or group assignments to graduate the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care.
FAQ's about Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
You’ll need to complete a total of 120 clinical hours as part of your course:
- 090003 Growth and Development in the Younger Child (The First 1,000 Days) – 40 hours
- 090004 Growth and Development in the Older Child (The Preschool Years) – 80 hours
You’ll learn more about clinical hours in your introductory subjects: Foundations of Child and Family Health and Family and Community Health in Practice. To support your learning and ensure alignment with your professional and personal commitments, please begin discussions with the clinical placement team as early as possible by emailing Health.Clinical.Practice@uts.edu.au.
Placements are organised by UTS in collaboration with you and the facility to ensure the best possible learning experience.
Yes, all students are required to complete the clinical placement hours. However, the specifics will be discussed further in your introductory subjects.
No, the clinical placement hours are distributed across specific subjects. This will also be covered in detail during your introductory subjects.
Your first clinical placement will commence in 090003 Growth and Development in the Younger Child (The First 1000 Days).
Yes, RPL applications are accepted for clinical placement hours. Please refer to the usual process.
After enrolling, you’ll gain access to ‘MyPlacement’, the University’s clinical placement system. Through this platform you’ll:
- Submit your clinical compliance documentation
- Provide your placement preferences
For detailed subject descriptions and requirements, refer to the UTS Handbook: