GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nursing
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Deakin University Master of Nursing is a postgraduate qualification for registered nurses who want to move into senior clinical, leadership, education or research roles. It requires 12 credit points, with core specialisation units taught in first year on a semester basis, and students choose a coursework stream, which can be tailored with course-specific or general electives, or a thesis stream. Full-time students study four credit points per trimester across two trimesters a year. Entry requires registration as a registered nurse in the country of practice and a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. Indicative international tuition is around A$35,300 per year. Graduates are prepared for advanced practice and for leadership, teaching and research positions across healthcare settings.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- The Master of Nursing (12 credit points) is a research degree
- including a compulsory Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point) unit and a thesis embodying original research in nursing
- supervised over the course of candidature. Career Pathway Placements with industry partners are available as an elective
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
To be considered for admission you must have completed a research project including a thesis equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at AQF Level 8, with a grade equivalent to a Deakin mark of 65% or higher
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