Why study the Graduate Certificate of Advanced Nursing at UTS Online

Learn practical skills from experts in acute care nursing for real-world relevance

 

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

Balance study and career in 8 months with intakes every other month and focusing on one subject at a time.

 

100% online with personalised support from enrolment through to graduation

 

1QS Top Uni Ranking 2025

Career outcomes  

The UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing is suitable for professionals who are wanting to prepare for a rich career in the clinical specialist area of acute care nursing – whether it be in a clinical, educational or business setting, community or support services, or as a researcher.

$85k

The average annual salary for a registered nurse in acute care, according to Indeed (2023).

4.1 stars

Registered nurses in acute care rate their role for job satisfaction, according to Seek (2023).

13.9%

Projected job growth rate in the next five years, according to Seek (2023).

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Study pathways

The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers five online Graduate Certificate courses that articulate into the Master of Advanced Nursing. This provides you with the opportunity to choose a specialisation pathway that is most aligned with your career goals.

A general option with no major is also available. Book a preferred time with a Student Enrolment Advisor to discuss a suitable study pathway.

Note: The option to progress to the masters is available to Registered Nurses only. There is also a pathway option from the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education to the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership).

Upcoming study periods

UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
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Master of Advanced Nursing
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate + 8 subjects from the Master of Advanced Nursing

UTS Online’s Master of Advanced Nursing is designed for nurses who want to drive better outcomes for person-centred care in advanced clinical settings. This course is delivered part-time, 100% online and influenced by strong healthcare industry partners, making it one of the most contemporary and comprehensive courses of its kind.  

Graduate Diploma
All units from the Graduate Certificate + 4 Diploma units or continue studying

The Graduate Diploma focuses on giving you the foundational skills that industry demands plus the soft skills to influence business decisions at senior management levels. 

The fast-tracked model means you can graduate with a diploma in just over a year, plus it gives you a pathway to study the Master of Business Analytics. 

Masters
All units from the Graduate Certificate + 4 Diploma units or continue studying

The Graduate Diploma focuses on giving you the foundational skills that industry demands plus the soft skills to influence business decisions at senior management levels. 

The fast-tracked model means you can graduate with a diploma in just over a year, plus it gives you a pathway to study the Master of Business Analytics.