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Children and Young People's Nursing

Edith Cowan University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 20,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location City of Perth, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Children and Young People's Nursing at Edith Cowan University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Children and Young People's Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. Tuition: AUD 20,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Children and Young People's Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ["Foundations of Children and Young People\'s Nursing", \'Holistic Assessment of Children and Young People\', \'Contemporary Approaches to Communicating with Children and Young People\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • You may meet our entry requirements for an undergraduate\ndegree.
  • If your ATAR doesn’t meet entry requirements for the course\nyou\'ve chosen, you have a couple of options.
  • If you\'ve attended a school on our bonus list, a near-miss\nATAR may be automatically adjusted upwards.
  • Alternatively, you may try our Portfolio Pathway, or an\nalternative course.
  • In addition to your secondary school qualifications, if\nyou’ve completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma at a recognised\nAustralian education provider, this may help you meet minimum entry requirements\nfor an undergraduate course.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 20,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 20,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Edith Cowan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Edith Cowan University

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Edith Cowan University

City of Perth, Australia

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University Profile
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months