Ranked #3 in Australia for academic reputation in nursing and midwifery¹
Top 100 University Globally3
Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing & Midwifery2
5 star rated for excellence across 8 categories2
1QS Top Uni Ranking 2025 2QS Stars Rating 2021-2024 3QS World University Rankings, 2025
What you will study
UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Critical Care comprises four subjects and can be completed in as little as eight months.
Core Subjects:
- Complex Critical Care
- Professional Practice in Critical Care
- Applied Pathophysiology in Practice
- Specialty Clinical Practice
UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing is made up of four subjects in total. At the successful completion of their studies, students will have the opportunity to enrol into the Master of Advanced Nursing.
Upcoming study periods
UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.
Mar
2025
May
2025
Jun
2025
Aug
2025
Oct
2025
Course information
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a health-related discipline comparable to nursing.
Applicants must also satisfy the following:
- Current registration as a Nurse in Australia (AHPRA),
- Current employment in a critical care environment (e.g., Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit) as demonstrated through a CV; and
- A minimum of one year full-time (1800+ hours) post-registration clinical experience demonstrated through a Statement of Service.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria for an offer, such as applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but with recent relevant work experience in a clinical healthcare role, may be considered eligible. Those applicants must present evidence of a capacity to undertake tertiary study via submission of a CV, which should include details of completion of hospital or college certificates and professional development.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate
+
8 subjects from the Master of Advanced Nursing
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.
All applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirements:
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper-based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet-based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Unsure about your situation?
One of our Student Enrolment Advisors can assist you with more information, including alternative pathways.
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
