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Federation University of Australia

Master of Health (Advanced Nursing)

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months

Learn advanced clinical reasoning and leadership skills to inform the delivery of evidence-based patient outcomes in various health care settings.

Course overview

The Master of Health (Advanced Nursing) prepares nurses with contemporary knowledge and practice to develop advanced clinical reasoning and leadership to inform the delivery of evidence-based patient outcomes in various healthcare settings. This course will prepare you with advanced practice knowledge and leadership in preparation for roles in leadership, management, education or the development and implementation of change in policy for practice development.

I want you to know that completing this course will enhance your professional standing for assuming clinical leadership roles within nursing and health practice. So, as you know, this course does not lead to registration as a health professional.

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

Delivery
Online
Study level
Postgraduate
Course type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Units
8
Fees
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HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
HECS, CSP
Intake
2nd March, 2026

What you will study

Students must complete the following units totaling to 240 credit points:

Core units
  • Pathophysiology and Health Assessment for Advanced Practice
  • Global Health Determinants
  • Research Methods for Health
  • Inquiry and Analysis of Literature
  • Leadership Development in Health Contexts
  • Work Integrated Project
Electives

Entry requirements 

  • An applicant must have completed a three-year (minimum) Bachelor level qualification in a related health cognate discipline area.
  • Applicants must supply a current resume with their application.

English language requirements

  • Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with 6.5 in Reading, 6.5 in Listening, 6.0 in Writing and 6.0 in Speaking

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish sooner). Please reach out to the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Successful completion of the Master of Health will enhance your professional standing and provide you with advanced level skills and knowledge for application as a leader in the nursing practice and knowledge community.

Fees and CSP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $4,738 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 120 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

You will also need to pay the student services and amenities fee. Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
  • Depending on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.