Western Sydney University
Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Prepare for registered nursing practice through graduate-entry study. Combine postgraduate nursing study, clinical simulation and 800 hours of professional experience placement to prepare for registered nursing practice.
Course overview
Designed for graduates seeking to enter the nursing profession, the Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) combines academic and clinical learning to prepare you for safe, ethical and evidence-based practice. The course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Successful completion makes you eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse in Australia, subject to meeting the Board’s registration requirements.
Using a primary health care framework, you will explore physical and behavioural sciences, pharmacology, evidence-based care and nursing practice across the lifespan. Your studies cover mental health, chronic and acute conditions, disability, palliative care, cultural safety, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and the transition to professional nursing practice.
On-campus learning begins with an intensive, full-time foundations subject. You will strengthen your clinical skills through simulated practice before applying them during 800 hours of mandatory professional experience across health care and community settings. You will also select one prescribed subject focused on mental health assessment, ageing, child and adolescent health, maternal and infant health or cultural immersion.
The 170-credit-point course is offered at Hawkesbury and Parramatta South and can be completed in two years full-time or four years part-time, although the opening intensive subject is full-time. Eligible students may receive the Commonwealth Prac Payment while completing mandatory placements.
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
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points comprised of the subjects listed below.
Complete the following subjects:
- Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Evidence-Based Health Care
- Pharmacology Knowledge for Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Alterations in Health
- Nursing Practice 1
- Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Chronic Conditions and Disability
- Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions
- Nursing Practice 2
- Health, Culture and Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Acute Life-Threatening Conditions
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Nursing Practice 3
- Transition to Professional Nursing
- Professional Nursing Practice (20 credit points)
Entry requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed either:
- An undergraduate degree (equivalent to AQF Level 7), or higher, in health, human biological or behavioural science within the last 10 years.
- An undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline within the last 10 years and the Western Sydney Preparation for Tertiary Nursing Studies short course.
English language requirements
All applicants for the Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) are required to provide evidence of demonstrating their English language competency in one of the following ways:
- English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. Recognised country means one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America.
- You currently hold registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2), Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to take an English language proficiency test and achieve the scores required by the university. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the date of commencement of study.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Unavailable for this course.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Community Health
- Disability Services
- Rehabilitation Services
- Research and Education
- Policy Development
- Registered Nurse
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: From $4,738 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The fee estimate provided is indicative only and subject to change. This estimate is based on the current fee structures for a normal full-time study load. However, the final fee may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that this estimate does not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee.
Commonwealth Supported Places
Studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) means that the Australian Government pays part of the fees towards your program, therefore reducing your tuition fees. The remaining amount that you pay is referred to as your Student Contribution.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per subject 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.
