GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nursing
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Master of Nursing is a post-registration degree for nurses who already hold, or are eligible to hold, registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. It is not a qualifying degree for people who are not already nurses. The two-year program at the Adelaide City campus runs to 96 units and offers either a clinical project pathway or a research thesis pathway, with specialist interest areas including critical care, oncology, mental health, perioperative nursing, primary health care and women's health. The qualification is stackable, so students can exit with a graduate certificate after six months or a graduate diploma after one year. Entry requires a bachelor degree, a grade point average around 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and a high IELTS result of 7 overall. Graduates move into senior clinical, leadership, management and research roles. Indicative international tuition is around A$54,900 per year.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
- Program electives
- Program electives
Year 1, Semester 2
- 12 unitsResearch for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
- Program electives
- 12 unitsResearch for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
- Program electives
Year 2, Semester 1
- 12 unitsClinical Project
- Program electives
- 12 unitsMinor Thesis A
- Program electives
Year 2, Semester 2
- Program electives
- 12 unitsMinor Thesis B
- Program electives
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; AND; OR Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australi a (NMBA). This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.
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