Monash University
Master of Advanced Nursing (Advanced Nursing Studies)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Emphasizes advanced nursing practice, evidence-based care, and expertise in managing complex patient needs across various healthcare settings.
Course overview
The Master of Advanced Nursing course prepares nurses and midwives for leadership roles in management, education, disaster management and leadership, palliative and end-of-life, trauma nursing and advanced midwifery. You will develop advanced practice knowledge and leadership in specialist practice, including skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health care and formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society.
Graduates are employed in senior positions in a wide range of general and specialist clinical, educational and healthcare environments and contribute to the health of individuals, families and communities, as well as to the development of the profession.
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 $688 (CSP)
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Master of Advanced Nursing (Advanced nursing studies), students must fulfil a total of 96 credit points.
Advanced nursing studies specialisation
You must complete 24 credit points of elective units listed in Part B - Coursework stream.
Entry requirements
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete and duration: two years full-time, four years part-time:
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Nursing with at least a credit (60%) average.
Entry level 2: 72 points to complete and duration: 1.5 years full-time, three years part-time:
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Nursing with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience in nursing.
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete and duration: one year full-time, two years part-time:
- An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in Nursing with at least a credit (60%) average.
English language requirements
- To enter Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements. You can do this by completing one of the qualifications listed on their website.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. This will help reduce the number of courses you need to take to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, it is expected that you will be able to:
- Employ creative approaches and skills to address complex nursing, midwifery and health-related issues.
- Support the development of evidence-based nursing or midwifery interventions.
- Initiate, manage and sustain changes that positively affect health outcomes.
- Evaluate the impact of care delivery on health outcomes.
- Provide professional leadership.
- Contribute to developing nursing or midwifery knowledge and practice through education, research, scholarly debate, presentation and publication.
- Generate and apply advanced knowledge and skills in a selected professional nursing or midwifery practice area.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $5,500 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study (eight units).
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
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 courses 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.
