Master of Advanced Nursing
Overview
Develop the critical thinking, people management and research skills to become a healthcare leader who ensures the best possible outcomes for people.
This program is designed for registered nurses who want to advance their careers and extend their nursing skills and knowledge with comprehensive study in an area of specialist practice.
The program has been tailor-made to suit your professional needs with sensitivity to a work-life balance. You'll study coursework online over a period of up to two years full-time (or part-time equivalent).
Through the program, you'll develop problem-solving skills you can apply in health assessment, specialist practice, clinical management and decision-making. The choice of courses will allow you to develop specialist knowledge in paediatric, family, aged care, chronic disease, primary healthcare, or rural and remote clinical practice.
Upon graduation, you'll be in high demand with employers due to your in-depth knowledge, leadership, management and research skills. Employment opportunities for nurse managers are on the rise, with the Australian Department of Employment projecting job growth of 22.7 percent for nursing professionals between 2017 and 2022.
Program highlights
- Get the skills, knowledge and qualification required for a range of senior or specialised nursing positions.
- Study under experienced nursing practitioners and researchers who are leaders in the field, both in Australia and internationally.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a program that allows you to tailor your courses around your existing schedule.
- Be in high demand with employers due to your in-depth knowledge, leadership, management and research skills.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Online study
- Research experience
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Health assessment skills for specialist nursing practice
- Specialist nursing practice and models of care
- Contemporary specialist nursing practice
- Advanced specialist nursing practice
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Director of care
- Clinical team lead
- Nurse manager
- Nursing unit manager
- Clinical services manager
- Clinical nurse manager
- Nurse educator
- Remote area nurse
- Executive care manager
- Chronic pain nurse
Graduate salary
Nursing (postgraduate)
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“The Master of Nursing Studies has increased my knowledge and insight and allowed me more opportunities in my career. I really enjoy the flexibility of studying online as I can continue working while I study.”
JackiCurrent student, Master of Advanced Nursing
“The Master of Nursing Studies has increased my knowledge and insight and allowed me more opportunities in my career. I really enjoy the flexibility of studying online as I can continue working while I study.”
JackiCurrent student, Master of Advanced Nursing
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
Prerequisites
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).
BE is not accepted.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
Student visas
This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia, you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Fees and Scholarships
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $33,376
Indicative annual fee 2020
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Advanced Nursing for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Advanced Nursing pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $21,840
Indicative annual fee 2020
This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Advanced Nursing at 2020 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).
The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Master of Advanced Nursing is 5676.
International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia, you will need an Australian visa or residency status with sufficient study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Advanced Nursing is 5676.
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Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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