Study in Australia
at University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Victoria
CRICOS course code
061211F
CRICOS provider code
00116K
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$92,400 total
Per year
A$46,200/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Master of Nursing Science at the University of Melbourne is designed for graduates from any discipline seeking to become registered nurses in Australia. Over two years of full-time study, students gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills essential for modern nursing practice. The course covers foundational and advanced areas including clinical nursing, biosciences, healthcare ethics, mental health, Indigenous health, pharmacology, clinical leadership and research literacy. Intensive on-campus learning is blended with extensive clinical placements, ensuring that graduates are prepared for contemporary healthcare environments in hospitals, aged care, and community settings.
This master’s degree is structured in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as a Level 9 qualification. Students complete a series of core and elective units of study, typically accumulating credit points across semesters. Integration of theory and practice is central: clinical placements are mandatory and are organised with leading Victorian healthcare providers, providing invaluable work-integrated learning opportunities and professional networking. The course culminates in advanced coursework and a capstone project or research-focused unit, which further develops critical thinking and evidence-based practice skills essential to nursing leadership roles.
Graduates gain skills in complex patient care, clinical reasoning, teamwork and leadership, communication, healthcare technology, and ethical and legal aspects of practice. The programme suits those passionate about supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and contributing to Australia’s health system at an advanced level. International students benefit from connections to the thriving Melbourne healthcare sector and support to meet all professional registration requirements with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Applicants must meet English language proficiency standards, typically IELTS 7.0 overall or equivalent, reflecting clinical practice requirements. While studying, international students on a Student visa may work up to 48 hours per fortnight. After graduation, they may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), which allows them to gain valuable post-study work experience in the Australian healthcare system. For full admission and structure details, always refer to the official course page.
It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$92,400 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
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