Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing

Cancer and Haematology Nursing
Cancer and Haematology Nursing
Cancer and Haematology Nursing

Course code: GF021
Course coordinator: Shannon Philp


Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing Graduate Certificate in Cancer and Haematology Nursing

Choosing a graduate diploma | Applying for a graduate diploma | Cost of a graduate diploma | Admission requirements | Clinical practice requirements | Study patterns (part-time) | Study patterns (full-time)


Sydney Nursing School offers a flexible range of postgraduate advanced learning courses in several specialty areas. One of these areas is Cancer and Haematology Nursing.

Download Cancer and Haematology Nursing brochure

Choosing a graduate diploma

You can either choose to study the graduate diploma alone, or as a pathway into a master’s degree.

The graduate diploma can be studied either full-time or part-time. Each unit of study may have up to five face-to-face study days. A normal part-time load is two units of study per semester. The graduate diploma is two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time.

The graduate diploma requires a total of 48 credit points. Award units taken at graduate diploma and graduate certificate levels may also count towards a master’s degree. Any non-award units of study already completed may also be credited towards a graduate diploma.

Student learning is further supported by the University’s eLearning.

Applying for a graduate diploma

There is one intake of students in March each year.

Application must be made online. You will also need to upload certified copies of other documentation as part of your online application process. To assist you, there is a checklist of required documents that you will need.

Cost of a graduate diploma

The graduate diploma courses are full-fee paying and costs may increase each year. Fee-Help is available for Australian Citizens and the student centre will provide you with further information regarding eligibility and repayment information. The international fee rates vary depending on which level of degree you choose.

Sydney Nursing School offers local students Commonwealth supported courses. This means
most of the cost of your course will be paid for by the government and you will save a significant amount for each unit of study. Australian citizens are entitled to further discounts.

Visit the Costs and scholarships website for more detailed information.

Admission requirements

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing is open to all nurses registered in Australia or in a country other than Australia.

Clinical practice requirements

During this course, you will be required to undertake clinical assessments in the workplace or through simulation. So, if you wish to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing, you need to fill out a Clinical Assessment Form for Cancer & Haematology Nursing, and upload the document with your application.


2012 part-time study patterns for the Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing

The following part-time study patterns indicate which units you will study in each semester.

For full descriptions of each of the following courses, click on the unit of study codes.

For details on days, dates, rooms and coordinators, view the full timetable for all postgraduate advanced learning study days ...

Year 1 part-time

Semester  1

Semester 2

NURS5012

Assessment and Clinical Judgement

NURS5057

Cancer and Haematology Nursing Practice

NURS5056

The Biology of Cancer and Haematology

NURS5058

Navigating the Cancer Experience

Year 2 part-time

Semester  1

Semester 2

NURS5069

Research in Nursing and Health Care




NURS5070


NURS5071

NURS5091

Students must choose 2 units of study from the following 3 options:

Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality

Strengthening Nursing Leadership

Simulation-based Learning in Health

NURS5072

Expanding Cancer & Haematology Practice

2012 full-time study patterns for the Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology Nursing

The following full-time study patterns indicate which units you will study in each semester.

For full descriptions of each of the following courses, click on the unit of study codes.

For details on days, dates, rooms and coordinators, view the full timetable for all postgraduate advanced learning study days ...

Full-time

Semester  1

Semester 2

NURS5012

Assessment and Clinical Judgement

NURS5057

Cancer and Haematology Nursing Practice

NURS5056

The Biology of Cancer and Haematology

NURS5058

Navigating the Cancer Experience

NURS5069

Research in Nursing and Health Care




NURS5070


NURS5071

NURS5091

Students must choose 2 units of study from the following 3 options:

Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality

Strengthening Nursing Leadership

Simulation-based Learning in Health

NURS5072

Expanding Cancer & Haematology Practice