University of Queensland
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Learn to work effectively in interprofessional teams to promote quality health outcomes through safe and effective nursing practice developed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
Course overview
The Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program has been specifically designed to prepare you to work as a registered nurse in Australia within two years.
You'll learn the most relevant theories and the latest skills from health and nursing professionals. You'll benefit from a program that takes a problem-based approach to learning and integrates classroom-based study with clinical practice. You'll develop clinical reasoning skills to provide high-quality, safe and effective care.
This two-year program is designed for applicants who have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline within the past 10 years and who can meet minimum GPA requirements.
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
What you will study
To gain the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry), students must complete 32 units or 16 courses. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth two units.
Core courses
Complete all of the following:
- Fundamental Biomedical Sciences for Nursing
- Health Across the Lifespan
- Older Adults' Health
- Clinical Nursing Practice 1
- Acute Care Nursing
- Managing Chronic Health Issues
- Mental Health
- Clinical Nursing Practice 2
- Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Families and Communities
- Advancing Research Inquiry
- Clinical Nursing Practice 3 (four units)
- Critical Appraisal of Research
- Professional Practice
- Clinical Nursing Practice 4 (four units)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Your previous qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years, including postgraduate coursework or research study following the qualification for a bachelor's degree.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you already have industry experience and the required skills and knowledge, you can be assessed through the Recognition of Prior Learning process.
You must be able to validate your ability to meet all industry benchmarks as required for each relevant unit.
Contact the university or visit their website for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Paediatric Nurse
- Perioperative Nurse
- Remote Area Nurse
- Emergency Care Nurse
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Oncology Nurse
- Rehabilitation Nurse
- Community Nurse
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $4,635 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
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'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 course 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.
