Master of Nursing

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,655 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Master of Nursing

About

Adelaide University’s Master of Nursing will prepare you to step into advanced practice and senior leadership roles. This qualification propels you to make a new contribution to the nursing profession and Australian healthcare at large, building on your existing skillset as a registered nurse.

Choose from a clinical or research pathway – directly addressing a topic of interest that applies to your daily practice or advancing the greater nursing profession by engaging with research and theory. Complement your selected pathway by studying electives from over 40 different options. Along the way, you’ll learn skills to think and perform like a leader, which can be applied into a wide variety of clinical environments.

Available both part-time and full-time, this qualification is designed to be studied alongside your daily practice. In both pathways, you’ll collaborate with your peers and experienced researchers and mentors, ensuring you’re supported while being challenged. You’ll graduate with the confidence to step into leadership and senior positions, and to engage with the greater nursing profession as a proven expert.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; AND
Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

Career

Career outcomes

Nursing is a richly rewarding career with opportunities for lifelong learning. Registered nurses with postgraduate qualifications are well-equipped to step into leadership and senior roles. They can also use their knowledge to shape the development of healthcare services and delivery across Australia.

After completing the Master of Nursing, you may find yourself progressing into leadership and executive roles, using your years of clinical experience to improve workflows and practices. Or perhaps you’ll contribute to journals using your research findings, collaborating with professionals across the globe to advance our understanding of modern care. You can also use this qualification to maximise your potential as a clinician, combining your practical skills with a strong understanding of theory and policy.

Industry trends

The scope of our nurse workforce is proven. Nurse-led primary healthcare has worked in Australia successfully for decades. Their expertise, experience, and the trust they inspire positions nurses as vital contributors to understanding how healthcare systems work and critical areas for improvement (Australian College of Nursing, 2024).

Adelaide University’s forward-thinking, flexible curriculum and real-world applications for learning will empower you to advocate for workers and patients alike. Improve your everyday practice and shape the next steps in Australian healthcare through research, policy or advocacy from your lived experience as a thoughtful, educated clinician.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

38,655 / year(s)

Master of Nursing

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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