Graduate Certificate in Gerontology - Nathan

Program overview

Summary of the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology program - Program code: 3196
Program code Program title Award abbreviation Location
3196 Graduate Certificate in Gerontology GCertGerN Nathan
Host element Duration CRICOS code Credit points Semester/Trimester intakes
School of Nursing and Midwifery 1 year part-time 40CP Exit point only
Program fees

About this program

Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Nursing | Master of Advanced Practice | Master of Advanced Practice with Honours

This Graduate Certificate program is an EXIT POINT ONLY from the Masters program.

All students must enrol in the one of the following programs:

  • Master of Advanced Practice [5424]
  • Master of Advanced Practice with Honours [5425]

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Nursing program provides lifelong learning opportunities to nurses wishing to pursue a career in aged care and who wish to upgrade their knowledge base and skills. The program is available internally and externally. It complements the University mission by providing a program to promote excellence in nursing practice. The program integrates nursing theory and practice (ethical and social, political and physical) towards a holistic vision of care of the aged.

Credit for prior study

Griffith University awards credit for prior learning. Prior learning may relate to previous study undertaken at Griffith, another University, a training organisation or TAFE.

Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning by lodging a credit transfer application form. To assist with your application, Griffith's Credit Precedent Database will give you a guide to the credit that you may be entitled to by listing equivalent courses in which the University has previously awarded credit.

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