Master of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)

    Master of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 21,687 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 8, 2026
    Master of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)

    About

    Overview

    • Gain the competitive edge by exploring contemporary issues related to theoretical and practical leadership concepts regarding nursing in health care organisations.
    • Build expert knowledge with this nursing management degree and gain an understanding of the legal, ethical and social justice approaches to clinical leadership in health care settings.
    • Understand how to strategically approach performance management and people development to build and foster productive and cohesive teams.
    • Learn from lecturers who take an innovative approach to teaching interpersonal attributes which lead to improved collaboration, understanding of human resources, active communication solutions, problem-solving and decision-making parameters.
    • Become a manager and strong leader who understands the complex interactions of the behaviour of people at work by analysing the behaviour at the individual, group and organisational level.
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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    • Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
    • Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.

    English language requirements

    To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

    IELTS (Academic)

    Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

    Pearson Test of English

    Minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

    TOEFL iBTMinimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test: 24 for listening and reading; 27 for writing; 23 for speaking.

    English Program Requirements

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    • As a strategic leader with strong theoretical skills and knowledge, you will have a nursing management degree that allows you to transition into leadership and managerial roles within a healthcare setting.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    21,687 / year(s)
    Master of Nursing (Leadership & Management in Health)
    University of Southern Queensland
    University of Southern Queensland
    Australia

    Australia, Toowoomba

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