Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing
Course code: GC-PCN
February, July
AUD $14,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
February, July
AUD $22,000 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Career outcomes
Overview
- Boost your confidence and skills to provide advanced, evidence-based patient care.
- Expand your career opportunities with specialised electives like immunisation or cervical screening.
- Open doors to further study, including the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice and Nurse Practitioner pathways.
Graduates will be able to use the confidence and skills gained during this course to provide their patients with an advanced level of evidence-based care. Additionally, graduates can increase their current scope of practice by choosing an elective in immunisation or cervical screening.
This course creates opportunities to continue your education. It meets entry requirements for the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice at the University of Melbourne, or even the dual degree, the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (additional entry requirements may apply).
Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing careers
As a graduate of the Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing, you'll find new and exciting career possibilities:
- Primary Care Nurse
- Nurse Immuniser
- Nurse Cervical Screening Provider
These specialisations can broaden your scope of practice.