Course overview
The Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing is a course designed to develop your understanding of the complex needs of those affected by cancer, and the critical role of nursing in cancer treatment.
Course record
CRICOS
00116K
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-melbourne/courses/specialist-certificate-in-cancer-nursing.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- Completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent qualification, i.e. Master of Nursing Science entry-to-practice), AND
- Current and unrestricted registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency. Completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent qualification, i.e. Master of Nursing Science entry-to-practice), AND Documented evidence of clinical experience in area of specialty practice within the preceding five years from the time of application AND Current and unrestricted registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or equivalent registration with an international health practitioner regulation agency.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Online

