University of Newcastle
Master of Nursing (Research)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Gain advanced skills to conduct independent research, contributing to evidence-based practice and healthcare innovation.
Course overview
The Master of Nursing is an 80-unit program with seven distinct specialisations, enabling students to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills for advanced practice in their speciality. Learn to adapt to the challenging and dynamic landscape of professional nursing by gaining a specialised qualification related to your clinical area, which may be recognised as professional development.
The Master of Nursing (Research) program's study areas include qualitative and quantitative research methods, biostatistics and epidemiology.
Key facts
27th January, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Master of Nursing (Research) program, you must complete eight courses (80 units).
Core courses (30 units)
- Contemporary Nursing
- Introduction to Research in Health Care
- Knowledge Translation in Health Care
Specialisation courses
Complete three courses (30 units) from the following:
- Biostatistics A
- Biostatistics B
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Research Protocol Design
- Qualitative Methods in Health Research
Entry requirements
Applicants must be registered nurses with one of the following:
- Honours
- A postgraduate qualification.
- A minimum of one year's experience as a registered nurse.
English language requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following English proficiency requirements:
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub-Test Minimum: 6
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The University of Newcastle wants to help you fast-track your degree, recognising that your prior study is one way they can do that. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- 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.
Career outcomes
Master of Nursing graduates will have the expertise to offer advanced clinical knowledge and advice in various healthcare settings.
Possible career paths may include:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Research Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Clinical Facilitator
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Academic
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $19,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual fee is based on a study load of 80 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary per:
- The number of courses studied per trimester.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
