Master's in Nursing in Australia
There are 8 master's Nursing programmes for international students across 4 universities in Australia. Browse the full list below, compare entry requirements, and explore scholarships to fund your studies.
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours)
This honours program focuses on developing your research capabilities within a strong clinical practice framework. You will investigate a contemporary health issue of your choice, explore areas like maternal and child health, acute and complex adult care, and health professional education. The program is designed for registered nurses looking to transition into academic or professional research roles, and is delivered through a blend of coursework and a significant research project.
Master of Mental Health Nursing
The Master of Mental Health Nursing is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their careers. This fully online program enhances your expertise in providing recovery-based care for individuals with mental health conditions. Developed in partnership with Mental Health Clinical Services, the course equips you with the skills to deliver evidence-based mental health care across various health settings. You will learn to work with diverse age groups and address specific areas like addiction, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety, preparing you to improve health outcomes in both hospital and community environments. The curriculum focuses on building critical thinking skills for assessing and diagnosing mental illness, along with high-level clinical decision-making. You will develop effective communication strategies for working with colleagues, patients, and families. The program explores a range of therapeutic approaches, including pharmacological and recovery-oriented therapies, and emphasizes a problem-solving approach for mental health care, allowing you to apply learning directly to your current practice. The flexible online format accommodates work commitments, with study structured across four six-week terms per year, allowing focus on two subjects per semester.
Master of Nurse Practitioner
This Master of Nurse Practitioner program is designed for experienced nurses aiming to advance their clinical practice and leadership skills within their chosen specialty. The course focuses on developing advanced clinical assessment, person-centred care, and leadership capabilities, incorporating professional competencies set by the Nurse and Midwifery Board of Australia. You will learn to utilize digital tools and informatics for therapeutic medication management, holistic health assessment, and diagnostic interpretation. The program emphasizes a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, preparing graduates for advanced practice roles.
Master of Nursing
The Master of Nursing is a coursework Master's degree designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their expertise. This program offers specialisation through majors in Advanced Practice, Education, or Leadership and Management. Graduates will develop advanced knowledge and skills to critically analyse complex nursing problems, generate evidence, and lead practice improvements in various healthcare settings, including tropical, rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. The degree can also serve as a pathway to a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Nursing.
Master of Nursing
Advance your nursing career with a Master of Nursing at La Trobe University. This program is designed for registered nurses who wish to develop specialized clinical skills or transition into leadership, education, or research roles. You will learn to plan, implement, and evaluate complex nursing practices within multidisciplinary teams, building advanced skills relevant to your chosen specialization. The course offers a flexible, blended learning approach, allowing for face-to-face or fully online study options to accommodate your professional commitments.
Master of Nursing (Research)
The Master of Nursing (Research) is a graduate research degree designed for nurses who wish to pursue advanced research in specialized areas of nursing. This program offers a pathway to developing in-depth research skills and contributing to the body of nursing knowledge. The qualification awarded is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as a Masters Degree by Research (Level 9).
Master of Nursing Practice
This Master of Nursing Practice program is designed for graduates of any bachelor's degree discipline who wish to transition into a career as a registered nurse. The course provides a comprehensive pathway to develop essential clinical nursing skills and theoretical knowledge. Over two years of full-time study, you will gain practical experience through 800 hours of clinical placements in diverse healthcare settings, including metropolitan, regional, and rural hospitals and healthcare providers. The curriculum covers crucial areas such as acute and chronic illness care, Indigenous health, mental health, rehabilitation, and community care. Students will have the opportunity to hone their skills in advanced nursing simulation labs located at La Trobe's Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, and Mildura campuses. The qualification awarded is recognised as a Level 9 Master's Degree under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration)
The Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-Registration) is an accredited degree that qualifies you to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. You can choose to study this program online or on campus, full-time or part-time. The course focuses on developing essential critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills for registered nursing, emphasizing evidence-based care and respect for diverse patient contexts, cultures, and communities. It prepares you to provide care within various health, well-being, illness, and disability settings. To complete the degree and become a registered nurse, you will undertake practical training, including three simulation blocks (96 hours in total) and at least 800 hours of supervised clinical placements. These placements occur across diverse healthcare settings and require full-time commitment, including potential night, weekend, and public holiday shifts. Students are responsible for costs associated with clinical placements and simulation blocks, such as travel and accommodation. Reasonable travel to placements is expected, and placements are typically sourced within a 150-kilometre radius of your residence.
Nursing and Midwifery Programs
The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University is dedicated to advancing research that positively impacts the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, both locally and globally. Our research aligns with key health priorities and is undertaken in collaboration with government bodies, health services, and professional organisations. We offer a range of programs within nursing and midwifery.
Frequently asked questions
How many Nursing programmes are there in Australia?
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8 across 4 universities, listed on this page.
Can international students apply?
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Yes — these programmes admit international students; check each programme's entry requirements and language of instruction.