Find new opportunities in health
As health specialists ourselves, we understand the industry and what it takes to succeed. Wherever you are, we have a range of study options to suit your lifestyle and career goals in health.
Our suite of postgraduate courses are designed and taught by experts to challenge, develop and extend your professional and clinical practice skills. All courses are developed in line with current industry needs, and the latest research in the particular field of study. Our focus is on developing emerging leaders in specialist areas of practice to transform healthcare.
Study areas
Our postgraduate nursing program is designed for practicing Registered Nurses who would like to specialise in a particular area of clinical practice. The courses are delivered part-time and online, providing you the flexibility required to balance work, study and family life.
As an ACORN member you are eligible to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Specialisation) H5F.
Successful completion of H5F will enable you to articulate to a Diploma and possibly a Masters program, should you wish to continue your higher education studies.
Specialisations available to ACORN members under this scholarship are:
- Perioperative Nursing
- Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing
- Leadership in Practice Nursing
- Clinical Nursing and Teaching
- Quality and Safety
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Specialisation) (H5F) Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Specialisation) (H6F)
If you’re a healthcare professional looking to further your work with clients affected by addictive disorders or develop a stronger clinical understanding and skillset around addiction, then this course can provide the knowledge, awareness and skills to do so. This course has been developed with feedback from experienced healthcare workers, topic experts and non-health addiction professionals to ensure your studies provide you with a well-rounded and contextual understanding of addiction and addictive behaviours.
Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies for Health Professionals (H5G)
Designed to provide a flexible way for professional pharmacists to further develop their clinical knowledge and better prepare for the challenging roles of the future. Studying these courses, you will develop critical analysis, clinical decision-making, evidence-based management skills, and generally enhance your ability to contribute to the quality use of medicine. With flexible study options available, this course will allow you to develop your professional skills and industry knowledge without having to harm your work-life balance.
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will enable you to articulate to a Masters program, should you wish to continue your higher education studies.
These courses articulate to a Master of Clinical Pharmacy M7F should you with to continue your higher education studies.
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (M5C)
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy (M6L)
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy (H6H)
The rising prevalence of dementia is creating new challenges and a pressing need for change in the way our systems and practices support people who live with dementia – equip yourself with the expertise to lead transformation, based on the latest evidence.
These courses are aimed at graduates and professionals currently working within or building their expertise in a field related to dementia. When you study these courses, you’ll build a comprehensive understanding of dementia from the perspectives of individuals, families, communities, health care systems and governments, and cover the neurobiology of dementia, including pathology, biomarkers and therapeutics.
Your personal perspectives will be highlighted throughout the course in assessments which link acquired knowledge to individual contexts, making the program relevant and up-to-date.
Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D) Graduate Certificate in Dementia(M5X) Graduate Diploma of Dementia(M6X)
These courses are available to any eligible employee who is passionate about helping people and improving the way our health services are delivered to patients – whether you are a healthcare professional, a manager or a health executive. You will develop advanced problem solving and analytical skills to help identify and resolve service delivery blockages and inefficiencies that impact patient care. Designed with busy professionals in mind, we offer part-time and online study options – so you can balance study around your work and life commitments.
As an employee of a partner, you are eligible to enrol in the Graduate Certificate (Clinical Redesign) M5V through the Agency for Clinical Innovation.
Successful completion of M5V may enable you to receive advanced standing towards a Graduate Diploma or a Masters program, should you wish to continue your higher education studies.
This program involves the design and implementation of a workplace project, through a work integrated learning approach.
Graduate Certificate (Clinical Redesign) M5V Graduate Diploma of Healthcare Redesign (M6Z)
Our postgraduate leadership program is designed to enhance the professional skills of health and human services professionals, clinical leaders, managers and policy/planning practitioners working, or aspiring to work in, leadership or management positions within the health and human services sectors in Australia. For more information around course details, entry requirements and career outcomes, visit the below course pages for full details.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Health and Human Services) (M5S)
Graduate Diploma of Leadership (Health and Human Services) (M6S)
Whether you’re interested in advancing your professional skillset, expanding your technical midwifery knowledge or professional growth within midwifery; studying the Graduate Certificate in Midwifery will help you get there. With flexible study options available, this course will allow you to develop your professional skills and industry knowledge without having to harm your work-life balance. For more information around course details, entry requirements and career outcomes, visit the below course pages for full details.
Ranging from disease prevention to health promotion, with public health being brought to the forefront of public interest, there has never been a better time to embark on or advance your career in public health and learn how to tackle contemporary and emerging public health challenges. These courses are suitable for professionals currently working in Public Health, as well as those wanting to move into the field. When you study a public health course, you’ll build both professionals skills and develop a technical knowledge of public health, ensuring you are equipped for effective work in this field. A key feature of these courses is a capstone work-integrated learning unit that locates student competency development in real world practice contexts.
Our courses will provide you with the tools necessary to make a difference in your community. You’ll learn to practise in a way that leverages the factors affecting health and wellbeing, including social, environmental, cultural, economic, political, and structural issues.
You’ll graduate qualified to lead in the fields of disease prevention, health promotion, health research and evaluation, health policy, environmental health, and health systems.
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will enable you to articulate to a Masters program, should you wish to continue your higher education studies.
Graduate Certificate of Public Health (M5W) Graduate Diploma of Public Health (M6W)
Study details
Students must meet entry requirements of the course they are applying for, as stated in the Course and Unit Handbook. Please navigate via the course links above to find out more. In addition to this, to be eligible for a HECS fee waiver or fee discount you will also need to be a current member of our partner.
University of Tasmania HECS fee waivers or fee discounts will be available to partner employees who meet the required HECS fee waiver or fee discount eligibility requirements. Students are required to retain their HECS fee waiver or fee discount eligibility status for the duration of the course.
As an employee of ACORN, you are eligible for a Partner HECS Scholarship. Find out your pricing (PDF 241.6 KB).
You will be required to pay Student Services and Amenities Fee (detailed below). For further information on unit fees, when to pay and how to pay, please refer to Fees & Charges at the University.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is a compulsory fee for student services and amenities of a non-academic nature such as employment and career advice, financial advice, childcare, food services and sporting and recreational activities. In accordance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011and the Administration Guidelines 2012 the University of Tasmania determined that a Student Services and Amenities Fee be introduced from Semester 2 2012.
How to apply
Before you get started prepare the following supporting documentation:
- AHPRA Registration number (if required)
- Confirmation of your membership with the Australian College of Perioperative Nurses.
- Personal statement – outlining where and for how long you have worked in your current position.
Log on to: utas.edu.au/apply
Click through to Postgraduate coursework > Apply now> New Applicants.
Scholarship supported places for some courses are available to eligible students through our network of industry partners. For more information on our partner scholarships, or to find out if you are eligible, contact us.
If you are eligible for a partner scholarship, you will need to provide your membership details during your application.
When prompted, provide your membership organisation name, and upload your supporting membership documentation. If you do not provide this information, you will not be eligible to receive a partner scholarship.
*Conditions Apply
If relevant to you, ensure you also submit an electronic credit application form to facilitate assessment and processing.
Learn more about advanced standing: Recognition of prior learning.
Once your application has been submitted and assessed, an offer will be made to you.
You can accept your offer via your e-application account.
How to enrol
Important
Submit your e-CAF. Even if you have a partner scholarship (fee-waiver), you are still required to submit a Commonwealth Assistance Form (e-CAF) and you will need to select the ‘upfront payment’ option. Don’t forget to view and accept your T&Cs.
Remember
You will need your Student ID number, email address, login and password to access eStudent, MyLO and webmail. Log onto webmail to set up your email account and familiarise yourself with MyLO. An online orientation unit is available in MyLO two weeks before semester commences, it has helpful study tips and activities to practice using MyLO.
Frequently asked questions
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please get in touch with us.
You will need to apply for one of the courses listed above, and in your application make sure you upload proof of current membership. Proof of current membership comprises of a copy of your membership invoice or a certificate of membership. This will apply the relevant scholarship to your enrolment.
Yes, you will retain your current HECS fee waiver or fee discount amount until completion of your program or early graduation (which-ever comes first), as long as you meet all HECS fee waiver or fee discount eligibility requirements detailed above.
Some courses may be deferred, however you are unable to under a HECS fee waiver or fee discount – so you will need to reapply for a HECS fee waiver or fee discount when you are ready to continue study and the HECS fee waiver or fee discount level awarded may not be the same level you had previously received.
If you have completed relevant postgraduate study within the last 10 years, you may be eligible for credit into your new course. In all instances this will need to be assessed by the course coordinator. When credit is applied, you will not need to enrol in that specific unit, and fees will not apply. Credit applied for a specific unit will be represented as either ‘credit’ or ‘exempt’ on your study plan. For more information on credit eligibility, please contact: u.connect@utas.edu.au
When you enrol in a unit, the system automatically generates an invoice. Due to your eligibility for a fee waiver/discount, this will be amended prior to Census Date for the relevant semester, at which time you will receive a new invoice. As long as you have provided all information you have been asked for this will be updated. The Fees team are generally very busy in the lead up to the start of semester, and endeavour to have all fee waivers/discounts processed by census date. Once processed, your invoice (viewable on your eStudent) will show ‘sponsorship’ next to the unit fees. If your invoice is still showing outstanding unit fees in the week leading up to census date, please contact us and we will investigate on your behalf.
Once you receive your offer, you will need to complete a Commonwealth Assistance Form. Even though you are eligible for a HECS fee waiver or fee discount, you are still required to complete an eCAF as this a government reporting requirement for students studying under a Commonwealth supported place.