Master's Degree Nursing Full Time

Master of Advanced Practice Nursing

at Queensland University of Technology · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

096267A

CRICOS provider code

00213J

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

1.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$61,500 total

Per year

A$41,000/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Master of Advanced Practice Nursing at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a specialised postgraduate degree based in Brisbane. This course is structured over 1.5 years and is aimed at qualified nurses who want to deepen their expertise or move into leadership and advanced clinical roles. The curriculum covers advanced clinical practice, health assessment, decision-making, and policy development. Units of study are each assigned credit points, and students need to complete the required total to graduate—check the official QUT page for specific requirements and electives.

Many students complete a capstone project, case study, or research component to demonstrate their knowledge in a real-world or simulated healthcare environment. Where applicable, work-integrated learning or clinical placements enable students to apply advanced skills in local hospitals or community health settings. Australian master's courses in nursing often balance theory with practice, preparing graduates to take on greater responsibility in their profession.

Throughout this degree, you'll build skills in advanced patient care, leadership, nursing informatics, and evidence-based practice. The course is suitable for registered nurses wanting to advance clinical skills, specialise, or transition into nurse management or educator roles. As with all Australian nursing programmes, applicants must show a high standard of English using tests such as IELTS (usually 7.0 or higher for nursing)—see official sources for exact requirements.

Graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, and international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight alongside their studies. Make sure to confirm all details, including unit and placement options, directly from the official QUT website or 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

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Educator
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Nurse Manager
Healthcare Policy Advisor
Roles in Queensland Health and other Australian healthcare providers
Positions in aged care, community health, and private hospitals

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Advanced Practice Nursing at Queensland University of Technology?

It typically takes 1.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$61,500 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Clinical Nurse SpecialistNurse EducatorClinical Nurse ConsultantNurse ManagerHealthcare Policy AdvisorRoles in Queensland Health and other Australian healthcare providersPositions in aged care, community health, and private hospitals

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