Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing
Course code: SC-CNCRNUR
January, June
AUD $7,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
AUD $7,456 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Career outcomes
Overview
- Gain specialised competencies for cancer nursing practice
- Graduate with expertise to enhance cancer care delivery
- Meet the standards for specialist cancer nurses in Australia
A Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing will enhance your capability to deliver high-quality care and increase your employability as a specialist cancer nurse with the knowledge and skills to meet the competency standards for specialist cancer nurses described in the Australian National Professional Development Framework for Cancer Nursing.
Upon completion of this course, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to practice cancer nursing at a beginning competency level, as benchmarked against industry standards. As a cancer nurse, you will be qualified to provide essential care to individuals affected by cancer across various healthcare settings.
Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing careers
You will graduate with a range of varied career options across numerous hospital and healthcare settings, including:
- Oncology units
- Cancer care centres
- Palliative care facilities
- Radiation therapy departments
- Chemotherapy clinics
- Haematology units
- Hospice care services
Further study
The Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing provides you with the theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the scientific advances specific to cancer nursing, preparing you for further study and career advancement in the field. Upon completion, you will meet the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing or related programs in nursing and healthcare.