Master of Nursing

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Demonstrated comprehensive and well-founded knowledge of the discipline of nursing and nursing management.
• Displayed effective written and/or oral communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge in nursing management.
• Demonstrated an understanding of research methodology and its application to research questions in nursing and other health related areas.
• Demonstrated professional self-efficacy and leadership.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and safety.
• Displayed respect for the community and the environment.
• Identified and critically discussed cultural, ethical, equity, nursing and research initiatives to close the health gaps for Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

From 2021 a number of directed courses across the 6 specialisations will no longer be available. Where applicable, students will work with the program convenor to develop individualised progression plans to ensure students can complete the specialisation they are currently enrolled in. Alternatively students will have the opportunity to transfer to a continuing specialisation. 

From 2021 onwards, there will be no further intake into the Child, Youth and Family specialisation.

To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to the program plan of the year you commenced your degree.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practice assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.