Queensland University of Technology
Master of Nursing (Cancer Nursing)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
Gain advanced knowledge and skills to deliver specialised care to cancer patients across various stages of treatment and recovery.
Course overview
The Master of Nursing course offers a variety of career pathways for nurses working in diverse settings and provides opportunities for in-depth study for advanced competence in selected areas of nursing practice. You will have the option to study either the coursework stream or the dissertation stream. The coursework stream is recommended for nurses wishing to pursue a career as nurse unit managers, clinical nurse consultants, directors of nursing or clinical nurse educators. Additional electives are available to students undertaking the coursework stream. The dissertation stream is recommended for nurses wishing to pursue a career as a nurse researcher, nurse academic, or progress to a PhD.
In the Master of Nursing (Cancer Nursing) program, students will develop knowledge and capability in cancer nursing practice, examine major issues and trends in cancer nursing scholarship and practice, plan appropriate strategies/interventions for patient care and develop an understanding of research applied to cancer nursing practice.
To qualify for this program, you must be a registered nurse working at least 0.4 FTE (full-time equivalent) in a setting where care is delivered to cancer patients and have at least three months' FTE (full-time equivalent) experience in a cancer-related field. Examples include medical and radiation oncology, haematology, medical-surgical and community settings.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Master of Nursing (Cancer Nursing), students must fulfil 144 credit points. Students must choose a dissertation stream or a coursework stream.
Core Units
- Leadership in Nursing (12 credit points)
- Evidence-Based Practice and Research Design (12 credit points)
- Dissertation Preparation (12 credit points)
- Dissertation (48 credit points)
Cancer Nursing Specialization Units
- Contemporary Issues in Cancer Nursing (12 credit points)
- Specialist Cancer Nursing Practice (12 credit points)
Electives
- Complete two units from the research methods list totaling 24 credit points.
- Complete one unit from the postgraduate nursing list totaling 12 credit points.
Entry requirements
You must have:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in nursing.
- Current registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to have your past studies or work experience count as credit towards your QUT course. QUT call this ‘advanced standing’. That means you might not have to complete all the units in your course structure. You may be able to graduate sooner. Exemptions are assessed individually - talk to QUT's Course Consultant for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Clinical Nurse Manager
- Executive Director of Nursing
- Health Educator
- Health Researcher
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Nursing Director
Learning outcomes
Upon completion, you will:
- Be a leader who facilitates nursing and interprofessional team collaborations to deliver person-centred health care outcomes.
- Apply specialist knowledge and skills to initiate and improve sustainable, digitally enhanced health service delivery.
- Communicate effectively in various contexts and media, using your influence to advocate for ethical, evidence-based and culturally appropriate change.
- Critically reflect on your practice, integrating various perspectives and approaches to health care that embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse perspectives.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2026 fee: $28,100 per year full-time for 96 credit points (domestic full-fee paying place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
