Master of Advanced Nursing Practice

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MANP) at the University of Melbourne allows masters-prepared nurses to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to nursing practice.

As a clinically proficient and professionally articulate MANP graduate, you will be prepared to make your mark on the profession and on health care with the skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries of Advanced Nursing Practice.

On completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice graduates will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to a chosen specialty field of advanced nursing practice
• The ability to analyse key social and political influences on the delivery of specialist and advanced nursing practice
• The knowledge and skills required to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) advanced nursing practice in national and international contexts
• Knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in advanced nursing practice
• Knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to specialty and advanced nursing practice

Course description

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice is a graduate coursework degree consisting of 100 points, normally taking twelve months of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The first year of study provides the opportunity for students to extend their existing nursing knowledge and develop skills in specialty practice.

The second year of study builds on specialisation by focusing on advanced practice skills and knowledge. Specifically, it will prepare students for clinical leadership roles in nursing and healthcare.

Is there a difference between a Master of Nursing Practice and a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice?

Generally, they mean the same thing, with degrees called different names by various universities and countries. The University of Melbourne offers a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice.

Upcoming information session

Advanced Nursing Practice Information Session: 2025 Start Year Intake

When: Wednesday 4 December 2024, 4.30-5.30pm AEDT

Engage with Course Coordinators, gather essential information, and pose your questions during this interactive session. Explore the following programs:

• Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MANP)
• Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner) (MANP-NP)
• Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (MANP/MPH)

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  6.5

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  with no band less than 6.0

  TOEFL

  79+

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  with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

  PEARSON

  64+

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  with no communicative skill below 60

  CAMBRIDGE

  176+

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  with no skill less than 169

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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