GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry)
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A two-year graduate-entry nursing degree for people who already hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline and want to become a registered nurse. It is taught in intensive theory blocks supported by online content and interspersed with clinical placements.
Students complete 800 hours of supervised clinical practice across settings including medical and surgical wards, emergency, intensive care, paediatrics and aged care, at Canberra Hospital and regional NSW facilities. The course is accredited by ANMAC and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, so graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse through AHPRA. Entry requires a completed degree with a credit average finished within the last ten years, IELTS 7.0, and the usual immunisation, police and first-aid clearances. It suits career changers committed to clinical nursing.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 11781Ethics and Law for Health Professionals PG
- 12108Foundations of Nursing Practice PG
- 11657Nursing Practice 1 PG
- 11661Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 1 PG
Year 1, Semester 2
4 units- 12109Contextualising Nursing Practice 1 PG
- 11658Nursing Practice 2 PG
- 11662Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 2 PG
- 11665Professional and Therapeutic Communication PG
Year 2, Semester 1
3 units- 12110Contextualising Nursing Practice 2 PG
- 11667Mental Health: Contemporary Nursing Practice PG
- 11659Nursing Practice 3 PG
Year 2, Semester 2
3 units- 12111Contextualising Interprofessional Learning in Practice PG
- 12107Digital Health Systems and Nursing PG
- 11660Nursing Practice 4 PG
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
(i) A completed Australian bachelor degree (or recognised International equivalent) in any discipline with a credit or higher average, completed within 10 years of application. . (ii) For domestic students, whose bachelor degree was completed more than 10 years prior to application, evidence of higher educational e.g. post graduate certificate or diploma since award of the degree 10 year period can be considered. . Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places. . Domestic applicants . Applications from domestic applicants will open annually on 1st August in the year prior to commencement and close on 30th November of the same year. To secure a place, applicants must formally accept their offer. Applications may close earlier than 30 November if all places are filled. . International applicants . Applications from international applicants will open annually on 1st September in the year prior to commencement and close on 15th September of the same year. To secure a place, applicants must formally accept their offer. Applications may close earlier than 15th September if all places are filled. . English Language Requirements: . There are non-standard English language requirements for admission to this course that must be met by all candidates. To be eligible candidates must demonstrate English language proficiency via one of the following: . 1) English Language Assessment Test results from
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