University of Melbourne
Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Allows master's-prepared nurses to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to nursing practice.
Course overview
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice is a graduate coursework degree consisting of 100 points, usually taking twelve months of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The first year of study allows students to extend their nursing knowledge and develop skills in speciality practice. The second year of study builds on specialisation by focusing on advanced practice skills and knowledge. Specifically, it will prepare students for clinical leadership roles in nursing and healthcare.
As a clinically proficient and professionally articulate MANP graduate, you will be prepared to make your mark on the profession and health care with the skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries of Advanced Nursing Practice.
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
From $578 (CSP)
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 100 credit points to earn the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice. Choose between a coursework stream or a research stream. Unless otherwise indicated, each subject is worth 12.5 credit points.
Core subjects
Students must complete four core subjects
- Clinical Leadership in Context
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Implementing Evidence for Practice
- Evidence in Practice
Selective subjects
Students must undertake one of the following subjects
- Pharmacology for Health Professionals
- Psychopharmacology
- Applications of Clinical Pharmacology
Electives
Students must complete three elective subjects from the list of electives.
Entry requirements
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- A Master of Nursing Science (or equivalent) OR a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent).
- At least one year of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of your application.
You are also required to have:
- Current unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Over the past five years, at least one year of documented clinical experience in an acute care setting.
- A graduate certificate, diploma, or master’s degree in speciality nursing practice.
You may also require a Confirmation of Clinical Support form, depending on your subject enrolments.
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in several ways, including a recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
- IELTS – 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL – 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
- Pearson – 64+, with no communicative skill below 60
- Cambridge – 176+, with no skill less than 169
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice offers two pathways: coursework or research. Both options will present opportunities to grow your leadership skills and advance your theoretical knowledge to improve practice and clinical outcomes.
If pursuing coursework, you will have a wide range of electives available to broaden your knowledge, allowing you to become a more diverse clinical leader.
If choosing a research pathway, you can evaluate and research a clinical issue arising from your practice.
Fees and CSP
Estimated fee in 2026: Not yet available (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative first-year and total course fee in 2026: $28,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Unless otherwise noted, the indicative total course fee shown above assumes a study load of 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) commencing semester one of the listed year, except for courses with a duration of less than 1 EFTSL.
Fees are subject to annual review by the University, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is 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 the subjects you're enrolled in.
- Dependent 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
