Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (AQF Level 8) is a postgraduate level qualification that requires advanced knowledge and skills in a particular field. The prerequisite for AQF Level 8 is typically a Bachelor's degree or higher, or significant work experience in a related field. The Graduate Certificate offers students a pathway to advance their knowledge and skills and pursue leadership roles in the industry. Specialisations available include Australian Nursing Practice, Critical Care Nursing, Acute Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Gerontology Nursing, Orthopaedics Nursing, Diabetes Nursing, Palliative Care Nursing, Perioperative Nursing, and Renal Nursing.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or higher, or significant work experience in a related field is typically required for AQF Level 8 qualifications.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing offers students a pathway to advance their knowledge and skills and pursue leadership roles in the industry. Specialisations in areas such as Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Gerontology Nursing, Orthopaedics Nursing, Diabetes Nursing, Palliative Care Nursing, Perioperative Nursing, and Renal Nursing prepare graduates for advanced clinical and leadership roles across key healthcare sectors.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ANMAC

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What specialisations are available in the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing at IHM?

IHM offers the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing across multiple specialisations, including Australian Nursing Practice, Critical Care Nursing, Acute Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Gerontology Nursing, Orthopaedics Nursing, Diabetes Nursing, Palliative Care Nursing, Perioperative Nursing, and Renal Nursing.

What AQF level is the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing?

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing is an AQF Level 8 qualification, which is a postgraduate level requiring advanced knowledge and skills in a particular field.

What are the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing?

The prerequisite for AQF Level 8 qualifications such as the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing is typically a Bachelor's degree or higher, or significant work experience in a related field.

At which campuses is the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing available?

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing is available at IHM's Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne CBD campuses, as well as online.

Is FEE-HELP available for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing at IHM?

IHM notes that FEE-HELP is available for eligible students for its postgraduate nursing programs. Prospective students should contact IHM directly to confirm eligibility for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing.

Application

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Step 03

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15 May 2026

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