GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nursing Science
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Nursing Science at the University of Melbourne, accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, prepares graduates to practise as registered nurses delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Students complete 200 credit points over two years, including 12 compulsory subjects and one elective, exploring contemporary health issues such as mental health, cancer and cardiovascular disease through intensive teaching blocks and clinical placements at major metropolitan teaching hospitals.
Melbourne is ranked 29th in the world for nursing. Graduates gain a portable qualification enabling them to work locally, nationally or internationally.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Semester 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmacology
- first clinical placement
- Semester 2: Nursing Care Across the Lifespan
- Pathophysiology
- Mental Health Nursing
- extended clinical placement
- Semester 3: Complex and Critical Care Nursing
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- further placement blocks
- capstone Transition to Professional Practice placement
- Professional and Ethical Practice in Nursing
- Clinical placements delivered through the Melbourne Academic Centre for Health hospital network to meet AHPRA registration requirements
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 entry into this course, you must: Have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, completed not more than 10 years prior to the date of application, OR An older undergraduate degree AND either more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study OR five years of documented relevant work experience. Work experience relevant to this course may include roles in the healthcare sector. Weighted Average Mark (WAM) We encourage all applicants with a WAM of 65 or above to apply. This WAM is an indication only and may vary year to year depending on the applicant pool, achieving this WAM does not guarantee entry. Domestic applicants who have special circumstances are encouraged to apply through Graduate Access Melbourne to increase their eligibility.
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