Master of Nurse Practitioner

Apply as a domestic student

Before you get started

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

1. Review the Program Handbook.
2. Review the Admission Requirements.
3. Review the Program fees and costs.
4. Decide on your preferred commencement date.

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

You are a domestic student if you are:

• An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

2026 Application Dates

2026 applications are now open.

Late or incomplete applications will be considered in the next available round. No late applications will be accepted after Sunday 7 December 2025.

Please note: To be considered for admission, applicants must download the Master of Nurse Practitioner Admission and Enrolment Pack, which contains all documents and forms required to be submitted with your application. Find out more about the Admission Requirements for the Master of Nurse Practitioner.

Admission requirements

• Current general registration as a registered nurse in Australia.
• A minimum of two years full-time equivalent (FTE) as a registered nurse in a specialised clinical field and two years FTE of current advanced practice, as defined by the NMBA, in this same clinical field.
• A minimum one-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) relevant postgraduate qualification(s) in a clinical field at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 or higher. (i.e. relevant clinical qualifications in 2 x Graduate Certificates, or a Graduate Diploma or a Masters Degree).
  • Please note that postgraduate qualifications leading to nursing registration do not meet the above qualification requirement.

Additional entry requirements

• Nominations of two clinical supervisors approved by the Program Convenor. The clinical supervisors are to consist of:
  • An endorsed nurse practitioner or senior clinical nurse with a master's degree or equivalent within the area of practice; and
  • A medical practitioner who is an expert in the student's chosen area of practice.
• 2 referee letters to evidence two years (FTE) of current advanced nursing practice in a clinical field.
• Confirmed workplace support to complete all professional experience requirements of the program, including a minimum of 300 hours of integrated supernumerary professional practice.
• Applicants are also required to provide a completed Site Suitability Checklist for each site to be used for their IPP experience for approval by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Assumed knowledge

Advanced level of knowledge of patho-physiology within specialty area of practice. Some skills in health assessment/clinical decision making in the student's specialty area of practice. Ability to justify his/her clinical decision.

Compulsory Program Requirements

Students must undertake a minimum of 300 hours integrated supernumerary professional experience. Students must provide confirmed workplace support to complete all professional experience requirements of the program, plus a completed site suitability checklist for each site to be used for their IPP experience for approval by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

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