13.9% projected employment growth by 2026.
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Degree overview
Gain a specialised nursing qualification
Study our flexible online Master of Nursing program. Learn to adapt to the challenging and dynamic landscape of professional nursing.
If you are a registered nurse looking to move into more challenging nursing roles, you can upskill by choosing one of seven specialty areas to study. These include professional leadership, clinical education, health care improvement, research, and evidence-based practice.
Gaining a specialised qualification related to your clinical area may be recognised as professional development. It may also meet the requirements for you to receive a continuing education allowance under your relevant industrial award.
World top 38
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for Nursing
$90,900
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median starting salary – above the national average
Career opportunities
Master of Nursing graduates will have the expertise to offer advanced clinical knowledge and advice in various healthcare settings.
Possible career paths may include:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Clinical Facilitator
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Academic.
$1937 median weekly income before tax.
(Labourmarketinsights.gov.au)
What you will study
You can choose from one of seven areas of specialisation:
- Acute and Critical Care – study areas include emergency, intensive care, and infection control.
- Advanced Practice –study areas include advanced physical assessment, diagnostics, symptoms management and pharmacotherapeutics.
- Chronic Disease and Ageing – study areas include healthy aging and mental health in older persons, chronic disease prevention and management, and palliative care.
- Clinical Education –study areas include development design, implementation and evaluation of education and professional development programs for healthcare students and staff.
- Health Improvement –study areas include leadership, safety and quality, project management, and design.
- Leadership and Management –study areas include human behaviours, organisational design, and employment relations.
- Research –study areas include qualitative and quantitative research methods, biostatistics and epidemiology.
Student experience
Student experience
Advance your nursing career and improve patient outcomes with postgraduate study 2:50
Hear from Master of Nursing alumna Kendall, who studied both the Advanced Practice and Leadership and Management specialisations.
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Amal is studying a Master of Nursing, specialising in Acute and Critical Care at the University of Newcastle.
How to apply
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- 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.
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with:
- Honours; or
- a postgraduate qualification; or
- a minimum of one year's experience as as a Registered Nurse.
Apply as an international student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse in their own country, with:
- A postgraduate qualification (equivalent to AQF level 8 or higher); or
- A minimum of one year's work experience as a Registered Nurse.
Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming roles, duties and period of employment. Accepted work experience is not required to be undertaken full time.
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
Featured scholarships
Betty Josephine Fyffe Rural Equity Scholarships
Betty Fyffe was a local Tamworth girl who grew up in the surrounds of her father’s chemist shops. Betty had an absolute passion for Nursing and had strong feelings for St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney where she trained and spent many years providing nursing treatment. Betty leaves this legacy as her...
$50,000 AUD
Applications close 05 Mar 2025
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