Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing

School of Nursing

The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing offers students the opportunity to experience University-level studies in fields such as anatomy, physiology, developmental psychology, pathophysiology and public health.

• Why study this certificate?

  Students of the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing learn how to research and analyse critical issues, and will develop skills in presenting information and arguments.The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing is also a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a Bachelor degree.

• Program summary

  Students of the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing must complete all of the following courses (worth 100 units of credit in total):

  • NURS1011 Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • BESC1130 Developmental Psychology (Nursing)
  • NURS1013 Health Communications, Research, and Informatics 1
  • NURS1014 Social and Cultural Diversity
  • NURS1018 Introduction to Public Health
  • NURS1017 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

  *The HE Relief discounted rate excludes the compulsory Developmental Psychology, Nursing (BESC1130) course

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

• Entry requirements

  The minimum entry requirements of The University of Notre Dame Australia apply to the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing.

  While minimum entry requirements need to be met, we also consider your application more broadly — your non-academic achievements (professional work experience, leadership roles, volunteering, community and/or church involvement), as well as your personal qualities, aspirations, interests and your capacity to successfully complete this program.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing, graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad theoretical and applied knowledge
  2. Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
  3. Evaluate appropriate sources and information
  4. Demonstrate research skills
  5. Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve sometimes complex problems; and
  6. Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others.

• Career opportunities

  The following careers are open to graduates of this program:

  • Aged care
  • Primary health care
  • Community nursing
  • Critical care
  • Mental health
  • Medical and surgical nursing
  • Palliative care
  • Perioperative nursing
  • Nursing speciality areas

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  
  

  Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
  A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at a university where the Australian Government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, which is called the ‘student contribution amount’.

  In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:

  The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.

  The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan. The HECS-HELP loan scheme assists eligible students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your HECS-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.

  
  

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

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  For more information, please call our Prospective Students Office on +61 8 9433 0533 or email future@nd.edu.au.