Adelaide University
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Learn professional skills and nursing knowledge in disciplines crossing biosciences, social sciences, law and communication.
Course overview
Adelaide University’s Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) will prepare you for a rewarding career as a registered nurse. As an accelerated program, you’ll learn the foundations of nursing and practice your first hands-on skills from your very first semester.
This qualification will prepare you to provide care across the full lifespan. You’ll learn the scope of practice as a registered nurse across all areas – from initial assessment and technical skills to triage and documentation. You’ll learn foundational biosciences, socio-political perspectives and vital skills in evidence-based research and respectful communication that will underpin your everyday practice.
You’ll get a hands-on perspective of the many care settings nurses can work in with 800 hours of workplace experience. Learn in aged care, acute care and general healthcare settings and feel confident to step into all kinds of roles when you graduate.
You’ll graduate able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, the governing body for registered nurses across Australia.
Key features
- Learn the professional, technical and social skills to succeed as a registered nurse in just two years.
- Engage in over 800 hours of workplace experience in dedicated and general healthcare settings.
- Practice your hands-on skills through immersive simulations and collaborative workshops.
- Develop your theory and understanding of nursing in Australia’s healthcare system.
- Work with the varying needs of patients to provide culturally safe care and communication.
- Graduate with a qualification ripe for lifelong learning through further specialisation.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 72 units for all core courses
- 24 units for all work integrated learning
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.
Complete 72 units for all of the following:
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice
- Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge 1
- Professional Nursing Practice
- Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Aboriginal Health M
- Translating Evidence into Practice
- Fundamentals of Nursing Knowledge 2
- Concepts of Leadership and Management in Health
- Applied Nursing Knowledge 1 (12 units)
- Applied Nursing Knowledge 2 (12 units)
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution.
- Successful applicants whose bachelor degree studies are not from a health-related field will be advised to complete a short course in Human Anatomy and Physiology before commencing.
- Prior to admission, applicants must meet some professional registration requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). These include the English Language Skills standard. Applicants will complete a declaration stating how they demonstrate English language proficiency, which in some cases may require provision of English language test results.
- Upon entry to the program, all students must confirm they meet Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
- Develop your theory in areas like pharmacology, preventing infection and science in clinical practice.
- Discover the socio-political landscape of Australia’s nursing system, including history, ethics and how to communicate as a professional.
- Focus on real-world application while exploring forward-looking topics such as leadership, management and evidence-based practice.
- Benefit from practical learning in immersive simulated environments and real-world industry environments.
- Gain hands-on experience in real-world settings, including aged care, acute care and other clinical placements.
Fees and CSP
Estimated student contribution amount per 1.0 EFTSL (48 units) in 2026: $4,738 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
