Master of Nursing at Adelaide University

Master's Degree Nursing Full Time

Master of Nursing

at Adelaide University · Adelaide, South Australia

CRICOS course code

115936G

CRICOS provider code

04249J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$82,350 total

Per year

A$41,175/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Nursing at Adelaide University is a two-year postgraduate qualification for people who want to enter the nursing profession or advance their practice. You will study anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nursing assessment, clinical decision-making, and the legal and ethical frameworks that govern care in Australia. Later units focus on complex care, chronic disease management, mental health nursing, and leadership in clinical settings. Teaching combines lectures, tutorials, simulation labs, and supervised clinical placements in hospitals, community health services, and aged care facilities.

How the degree is structured

Australian master's degrees typically run over two years full-time, organised into semesters or trimesters. You complete units of study, each worth a set number of credit points, and accumulate the total required for the award. Most programmes include a capstone unit or a research project in the final year, and nursing degrees build in substantial work-integrated learning through clinical placements. The exact mix of core and elective units, and the placement hours, are set by the university and should be confirmed on the official course page.

Skills you gain

Graduates leave with the clinical skills to assess and manage patients, administer medications safely, interpret diagnostic information, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. You also learn to work within Australian healthcare systems, apply evidence to practice, and take on leadership and coordination roles. The degree prepares you for registration as a nurse in Australia, subject to meeting the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Who it suits

This course suits people with a bachelor's degree in another field who want to move into nursing, as well as registered nurses seeking to deepen their expertise or move into specialised or leadership roles. It is also popular with international students who want to qualify and work in Australia. If you are applying from overseas, you will need to meet the university's English language requirement for nursing, which is higher than the standard postgraduate threshold. The Student visa allows you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream may be available after graduation. Tuition and other details are published on the CRICOS register.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Registered Nurse in public and private hospitals, community health, aged care, and mental health services
Clinical Nurse Specialist in areas such as emergency, intensive care, paediatrics, or oncology
Nurse Unit Manager or team leader in hospital wards and community settings
Community Health Nurse working in Aboriginal health services, schools, or home care
Nurse Educator in hospitals, universities, or vocational training providers
Research Nurse in clinical trials, public health, or academic research
Aged Care Nurse in residential facilities and in-home support programs

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Nursing at Adelaide University?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$82,350 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Registered Nurse in public and private hospitals, community health, aged care, and mental health servicesClinical Nurse Specialist in areas such as emergency, intensive care, paediatrics, or oncologyNurse Unit Manager or team leader in hospital wards and community settingsCommuni...

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