Master of Nursing

Expand your career opportunities and pursue senior leadership and governance roles in clinical practice, policy, research, education or management with the Master of Nursing.

This qualification will develop your ability to expertly inform and improve health care practice, knowledge and research.

You will build advanced research skills, and perspectives on the global issues, trends and practices that impact the effective delivery of nursing and health services.

You will learn from specialist postgraduate teaching staff, and your studies will be supported by internationally-renowned researchers, with our well-above world-class research in Nursing1 focused on outcomes relevant to the clinical translation of national health priorities.

This qualification is offered online, with some attendance required at on-campus workshops.

12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to:

• hold a completed Bachelor degree (or higher) in Nursing from a recognised higher education institution; AND

• have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 (credit average) or international equivalent.

In addition, applicants must:

• hold a Current Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or, for international students, be eligible to be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in their own country or place of residence; AND
• have completed a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

The Master of Nursing aims to provide registered nurses with the opportunity to make an advanced contribution to nursing practice, empowering you to undertake and implement research and embrace leadership and management roles. You will advance your capacity to expertly identify and investigate questions, issues or problems that will improve and inform health care practice, knowledge and research.

As part of your studies, you will complete independent research under the supervision of experts in the field, not only advancing your research skills, but ultimately contributing to the development and dissemination of new knowledge.

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for learning activities. Depending on your study mode this may include online discussion forums, virtual classroom sessions, lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects. As a general rule most postgraduate study is completed part-time and if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

Learn from award-winning teaching staff, academics and health professionals via our online forums and virtual classrooms and workshops, offering you the opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians in the field and build valuable industry networks and relationships.

We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

The Master of Nursing provides registered nurses with an advanced postgraduate qualification that qualifies you for senior roles across policy, clinical practice, research, education or management. You will be well-positioned to further your career and equipped with the necessary skill set to take on leadership and governance opportunities in the workplace.

Graduates can work in senior roles across a wide variety of settings, such as:

• leadership and governance
• healthcare policy
• research
• education
• management.

Applying to study with us:

• check you meet the full entry requirements for this program
• go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
• you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services can make your life at university easier. We provide a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling. You can also access a range of services through our students association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.