To be read in conjunction with the requirements for the course in which you are enrolled:

The Diabetes Management and Education specialisation is an 18-unit program offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. 

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification and must be registered general nurses and must hold a current practising certificate.   Aboriginal health workers or other relevant health professionals are also eligible to apply.

However, the Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Course aims

The course aims to provide the opportunity for individuals from any professional background who are working in health related areas to deepen the knowledge base on which their practice is grounded. 

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this course are expected to be able to:

  • implement the knowledge and skills required to effectively care for and manage clients with diabetes
  • contribute to advancements in the profession through research in this area.

Program of study

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Health (Diabetes Management and Education), a student must complete 18 units as specified below with a grade of Pass or NGP or better in each topic.

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion or in 9 units or more, or failure to complete the course within two consecutive years may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

A student who fails the clinical component of any topic will receive a fail grade for the entire topic.

Except with permission of the Faculty Board:

  • no topic may be attempted more than twice
  • the program must be completed in four consecutive semesters
  • a student may not include a topic which repeats work previously undertaken.

Core topics

18 units comprising

 NURS8730  Diabetes Management  (4.5 units)
 NURS8731  Diabetes Health Promotion  (4.5 units)
 NURS8732  Diabetes Practicum  (4.5 units)
 NURS8733  Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Management  (4.5 units)