The focus of the Master of Nursing is to provide the necessary skills for Registered Nurses to meet their professional goals in a clinical or research setting. This includes studying cultural and social diversity in health care, evidence based health care, and leadership in clinical practice. Our students are provided the option to choose a major in either clinical leadership, clinical teaching or tuberculosis management, preparing you for career progression in your chosen field.
Opportunities are provided for students in their final sessions of study to apply these advanced nursing concepts learnt through a specific project or research experience relevant to your professional goals. This program can be completed through either full time or part time study, allowing you the flexibility to integrate it into your current workplace requirements.

Duration18 month(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 27,688 / Year
Next IntakeJuly 20, 2026
Master of Nursing
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a recognised**Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degreeEnglish Program Requirements
IELTS (Academic version)
We only accept test results from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if: you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
TOEFL internet-based score
Total score 94 Speaking 23, Listening 24, Reading 24 and Writing 27
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
We will only accept test results from one test sitting, or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if: a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58
Career
Career Opportunities
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
- Mental health care services
- Disability services
- Rehabilitation services
- Aged care services
- Research and Education
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
27,688 / year
Master of Nursing

Western Sydney University
Australia, Sydney
