Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
Course code: GC-CCN
January, June
AUD $14,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
January, June
AUD $14,496 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Student experience
Overview
- Gain access to esteemed academics and a vast professional network
- Enjoy the flexibility of online study with the rich benefits of in-situ learning in your clinical setting
- Get academic, technical, and administrative support from expression of interest in the course to graduation
The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing is designed to expand the scope of practice for registered nurses, advancing their knowledge, specialist skills, and core competencies in critical care nursing. This course equips you with the expertise to care for patients and their families in high-pressure, critical care environments, ensuring you provide the highest quality care to those facing potentially life-threatening conditions.
Highlights of the Critical Care Nursing experience
Expert academics
Throughout your studies, you will be guided by subject matter experts drawn from the University of Melbourne and its partner health services, including both rural and significant metropolitan tertiary hospitals.
Mrs. Rosemary Turner is an experienced critical care nurse with more than 25 years in the field. Her areas of expertise include nursing education, intensive care, nurse motivation and experiences, and facilitating the transition from theory to practice in critical care. Rosemary has transitioned into academia and tertiary education and is passionate about teaching future critical care nurses.
Flexible learning
As a student in this blended learning course, you'll enjoy the flexibility of online study as well as the rich benefits of face-to-face in-situ learning in your clinical setting.
This model allows for deep learning and enables you to put acquired knowledge into practice under the guidance of your nursing educator. The course facilitates close engagement with experts, and you will develop and share knowledge among a dynamic group of peers – both in person and online.
We ensure your learning experience is high-quality and accessible, with support available at every step of the way. Throughout the online component of this course, you will utilise a range of educational resources, such as:
Webinars, videos, audio recordings, activities, journal articles, textbooks, and discussion forums