Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing provides an introduction to university-level studies in anatomy, physiology, psychology, and public health, serving as a pathway to further education.
School of Nursing & Midwifery
The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing offers students the opportunity to experience University-level studies in fields such as anatomy, physiology, developmental psychology, pathophysiology and public health.
Why study this certificate?Students of the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing learn how to research and analyse critical issues, and will develop skills in presenting information and arguments. The Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing is also a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a Bachelor degree.
The minimum entry requirements of The University of Notre Dame Australia apply to the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing.
While minimum entry requirements need to be met, we also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (professional work experience, leadership roles, volunteering, community and/or church involvement), as well as your personal qualities, aspirations, interests and your capacity to successfully complete this program.
Upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing, graduates will be able to:
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Students of the Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Nursing must complete all of the following courses (worth 100 units of credit in total):
The HE Relief discounted rate excludes the compulsory Developmental Psychology, Nursing (BESC1130) course
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.