Program Overview
The Clinical Nursing at Charles Darwin University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Clinical 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Darwin, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Culture in Practice
- Informing Practice with Evidence
- Clinical Specialisation 1
- Clinical Specialisation 2
- Clinical Specialisation 3
- Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) receives and processes applications for admission for Charles Darwin University Higher Education prospective students. If you are interested in applying for a higher education coursework undergraduate or postgraduate course, check the following information about applying to Charles Darwin University.
Applicants must hold current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
All applicants (except those applying for the credit transfer stream) must have minimum 0.6 FTE employment in the clinical specialty for which they are applying.
*All applicants must ensure they correctly answer the question relating to nursing current practising certificate when applying on GradStart. SATAC will attempt to confirm their registration on the online register with AHPRA but if SATAC is unable to do so, applicants will be asked to submit a certified copy of their certificate.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University
Northern Territory, Australia
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an Australian public university with two campuses in Darwin and six satellite campuses in metropolitan and regional areas of the Northern Territory. It was...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months