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Diabetes Management and Education

A postgraduate program

Fast facts

Course type: 

Postgraduate (coursework)

Availability (full-time or part-time): 

Full-time (N/A for the Graduate Certificate)
Part-time

Location: 

On campus
External (N/A for the Graduate Certificate)

Courses 

Course name
Units  Duration (full-time equivalent) GradStart code CRICOS code 
Graduate Certificate in Health (Diabetes Management and Education)  18 units  1 year (part-time only) 2GC051
N/A 
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Diabetes Management and Education Stream) 36 units 1 year2GD056
021002B
Master of Nursing (Diabetes Management and Education Stream) 54 units1.5 years2CM073
005525G

Overview

The Diabetes Management and Education stream is available to registered general nurses, Aboriginal health workers and allied health professionals.

The stream aims to provide students with contemporary knowledge and skills required to effectively care for clients with diabetes mellitus and equip them to contribute to research in this area. It comprises three theoretical topics and one practical topic involving 40 hours of clinical placement. The theoretical topics are conducted in a five-day block on campus.

What will I study?

Refer to the program of study:

Entry requirements

Domestic students

International students

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma must:
  1. hold a nursing degree or equivalent qualification, and
  2. be registered nurses, and
  3. hold a current practising certificate.

Applicants for the Master of Nursing must meet the above requirements and have a minimum of two years' post-registration experience.

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

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma must:
  1. hold a nursing degree or equivalent qualification, and
  2. be registered nurses, and
  3. hold a current practising certificate in their country of residence.

Applicants for the Master of Nursing must meet the above requirements and have a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience.

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

English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements.

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

Mid-year entry: Yes (N/A for Graduate Certificate)
Mid-year entry: Yes (N/A for Graduate Certificate)
Apply through:  SATAC - GradStart Apply through:  International Office  
Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 5 December 2008 Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008
Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009

Annual fees

Course 

Place type 

Domestic students 

International students 

Graduate Certificate in Health (Diabetes Management and Education)   Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount $2,079N/A
Full fee paying N/A
N/A 
Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Diabetes Management and Education Stream)
Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount 
$4,158
N/A
Full fee paying N/A N/A 
Master of Nursing (Diabetes Management and Education Stream)
Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount 
$4,158
N/A
Full fee paying N/A N/A 

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Contact 

Ms Rebecca Munt
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Tel: (08) 8201 5749 Fax: (08) 8276 1602
Email: rebecca.munt@flinders.edu.au

OR

Faculty of Health Sciences
Tel: (08) 8201 2986 Fax: (08) 8201 3905
Email: health.sciences@flinders.edu.au

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders