Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice - Sydney

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Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice

at University of Sydney · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

084692E

CRICOS provider code

00026A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$48,900 total

Per year

A$48,900/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice at the University of Sydney is designed for registered nurses seeking to deepen their clinical expertise and leadership capability. This one-year graduate diploma builds advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice skills, preparing students to respond to the complexities of contemporary healthcare in Australia.

Australian graduate diplomas are structured as intensive postgraduate qualifications, typically completed over two semesters. In this programme, students complete a defined set of units of study totalling the required credit points for award. Content typically covers advanced health assessment, leadership in nursing, and research methods, with opportunities to tailor elective units to particular practice areas. For many students, a capstone unit or professional project draws together academic learning with practical insights.

The course is well-suited to registered nurses seeking to advance their career in clinical, education, or management roles within the Australian healthcare system. It offers foundational skills in critical analysis, healthcare leadership, and evidence-based practice, enabling graduates to deliver high-quality patient care and to act as agents of change in healthcare settings. Students benefit from the University of Sydney’s strong industry links, and may have opportunities to undertake work-integrated learning as part of certain units.

International students should refer to the university’s published English language requirements for nursing, and may be eligible for post-study work rights under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). During study, students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight. It is strongly recommended to confirm details such as entry requirements, tuition fees, and unit selections on the official course page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Clinical nurse specialist in acute and community settings
Nurse educator or clinical facilitator
Nurse manager or team leader
Clinical governance or quality improvement roles
Consultancy and advisory positions within hospitals and healthcare organisations
Opportunities in the public and private healthcare sectors across Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice at University of Sydney?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$48,900 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Clinical nurse specialist in acute and community settingsNurse educator or clinical facilitatorNurse manager or team leaderClinical governance or quality improvement rolesConsultancy and advisory positions within hospitals and healthcare organisationsOpportunities in the public a...

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