Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (Online)

Innovate nursing education

UTS Online's Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education is for nurses that want to build their expertise in interdisciplinary education, collaboration and leadership to influence workplace outcomes in healthcare settings.

Students will develop the skills to lead and manage change while implementing effective approaches for building evidence-based teaching and learning capacity in their workplace.

This course is delivered 100% online in a collaborative learning environment where students engage in interactive activities that address real-world challenges relevant to their practice.

*Study plans and completion times might vary depending on commencement date, elective choice, leave and subject availability. **Fees are correct for 2025 and are revised annually.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education with UTS Online

Ranked #3 in Australia for academic reputation in nursing and midwifery¹

Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing & Midwifery³

5 star rated for excellence across 8 categories³

Top 100 University Globally²

¹QS Top Uni Ranking 2025 ²QS World University Rankings, 2025 ³QS Stars Rating 2021–2024

What you will study

UTS Online's Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education comprises four subjects and can be completed in as little as eight months.

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Study these core subjects:

Creating a Culture of Teaching and Learning in Healthcare
Designing Innovative Learning
Specialty Clinical Practice

Choose one elective:

Learning and its Trajectories
Strategic Learning in Workplaces

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A pathway to more postgraduate courses

On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, students have the opportunity to progress to the Master of Advanced Nursing or the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership).

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.

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Course information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must also satisfy the following:

Current registration as a health care professional in Australia (AHPRA).
Current employment in a health and social care environment as demonstrated through a CV.
A minimum of one year of full-time (1800+ hours) post-registration clinical experience demonstrated through a Statement of Service.

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 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.

FEE-HELP

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.

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A note from our Course Director

"As a nurse, you have the power to make a real difference in the lives of your patients, and our Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education can help you take your impact to the next level. With UTS Online, you'll gain the skills you need to become a leader in interdisciplinary education and collaboration and implement evidence-based teaching and learning approaches in your workplace. By doing so, you'll not only build your expertise, but you'll also be able to lead and manage change to improve healthcare outcomes for your patients."