GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) at the University of New England (UNE) is a two-year, professional-entry degree for people who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field and want to become a registered nurse. It is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), and graduates can apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The curriculum is aligned with the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. Students study on campus in Armidale or online, with hands-on training in the Clinical Simulation Lab during mandatory on-campus intensive schools. Clinical placements run with public, private and non-profit health services, including community and mental health settings, and course content gives particular attention to nursing in rural areas. UNE runs this course by intake year, so check the current year's version of the course page for open intakes.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- HLTH403The course structure lists 32 unit entries across its schedule. Units include Digital Technologies in Health and Social Care
- HLTH500Foundations of Inquiry in Health and Social Care
- HSNS408Essentials of Nursing Practice in Australia
- HSNS410Professional Nursing Practice 4: Mental Health Nursing
- HSNS449Professional Nursing Practice 6: Primary and Community Health Care
- HSNS494Professional Nursing Practice 3: Integrated Nursing Practice
- among others. Full unit-by-unit sequencing
- credit point values
- and any major or specialisation options are set out in UNE's Course Structure (Program of Study) tab for this course
- and the authoritative version of record is UNE's own Course Handbook
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
This course is offered under multiple admission rules: Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or higher, AND you are not currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia. Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) or higher in midwifery AND you currently hold unrestricted registration as a midwife with the NMBA.
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