GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nursing Science
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Nursing Science is La Trobe's postgraduate pathway for registered nurses seeking a specialist clinical qualification rather than a management-focused credential. Students typically move into specialisations like perioperative nursing, primary health care, or mental health nursing, drawing on La Trobe's clinical partnerships including its affiliated clinical school arrangement with Austin Health in Melbourne's north-east.
Because candidates already hold RN registration, the degree assumes a working clinical base and builds advanced practice knowledge and research skills on top of it, rather than repeating undergraduate nursing content. Part-time study while continuing to work clinically is the norm rather than the exception, and the course structure accommodates that with a mix of online coursework and clinically-oriented practicum or advanced placement components tied to the chosen specialisation.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- Advanced Nursing Practice
- Research Methods in Health Sciences
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Care Ethics and Policy
- Specialisation stream (choose one): Perioperative Nursing
- Primary Health Care
- or Mental Health Nursing
- Advanced clinical/practicum component tied to chosen specialisation
- Elective subjects to complete the degree
- Research project or minor thesis in final stage
- Delivered via clinical partner network including La Trobe's affiliation with Austin Health
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
Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline
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