- 3 years part-time
- Online
- Feb, May, Sep
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- AUD 31,840
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Advance your nursing career with specialised knowledge, skills and technical abilities in your area of interest. Choose from specialisations including gerontology, clinical education, leadership and management, and rural and remote health.
- Build the expertise necessary to review data-based research while identifying and implementing best practice care for improving individual and community health outcomes.
- Develop advanced leadership skills enabling you to lead people and projects in a range of health care settings.
- Study this flexible Master of Nursing online and part-time, progressing your career while fitting study into your life and current occupation as a nurse.
- You'll develop enhanced skills in health research, to help you apply the latest evidence-based practices that leads to better patient outcomes and safer care, and to empower you to explore solutions and contribute to innovation in healthcare delivery.
Specialisations in the Master of Nursing
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Clinical Education
Become a specialist clinical nurse educator, developing innovative teaching methods for nursing education to improve health outcomes.
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Gerontology
Specialise in aged-care nursing and be ready to support the specific needs of the elderly with professional, personalised care.
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Leadership and Management in Health
Excel as an effective leader in clinical healthcare, build productive and cohesive teams, and develop skills to address contemporary workplace challenges.
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Rural and Remote
Become a remote nurse skilled in adapting to the social, cultural and geographic challenges of rural, remote and isolated health care settings.
Individualised support
The individualised support has been the best things about my study experience so far. You really get to know your student cohort, lecturers, and examiners and they all get to know you.
Casey - Health
Career outcomes
This masters degree opens up leadership opportunities within the public and private healthcare sectors and as a graduate you may seek roles to:
- manage nursing staff and operations
- lead projects or advanced care processes in areas such as critical care, cardiology, geriatrics, pediatrics, or oncology
- teach and mentor future nurses in academic or clinical settings
- conduct research to improve healthcare practices and outcomes.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Master of Nursing, you must successfully complete 12 units of study.
Degree structure
A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Degree requirements
There are no clinical requirements in this degree unless students select an approved course that contains a clinical requirement. Courses with a clinical requirement are not available to international students.
Other study options
If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this degree you can go on to study the Doctor of Philosophy (if you meet all the entry requirements).
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes. You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this postgraduate degree.
- Completion of a 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of nursing from a recognised university.
- Hold a current professional registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.
Rural and Remote specialisation
- Applicants must provide written confirmation from the applicant’s manager stating that they are currently employed as a Registered Nurse and can complete the required hours of clinical mentorship in their workplace.
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
The University accepts applications all year. Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Orientation | Start date |
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| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
You can contact one of our approved agents to guide you through the application process. Our agents provide:
- advice on your study plans
- advice on applying to UniSQ
- document certification
- assistance with any pre-departure arrangements
- assistance with your visa requirements.
To support your application, you will need to submit certified copies of:
- identity documents (passport)
- evidence of your English language proficiency
- senior high school (A levels/Year 12) certificate and academic transcripts
- all post-secondary study certificates and academic transcripts (if any)
- evidence of work experience (if required).
Application dates can vary so be sure to check our key dates to get all the details.
It is important to apply early to allow enough time for your application to be assessed and processed to meet study commencement dates and participation in Orientation activities. You should also factor in visa processing requirements and timeframes, where applicable.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. Please allow up to 14 days for assessment. If further assessment is required for course credits or exemptions, this process may take longer.
Once you have received your letter of offer from UniSQ, you will need to return your signed acceptance of offer form. The UniSQ team will contact you at this time with more information regarding next steps.
Find out more
Connect with us - start a conversation, whenever suits you.
Frequently asked questions
A Master of Nursing opens the doors to a range of specialised roles in the healthcare sector.
At UniSQ, you can choose from a number of specialisation areas to align with your career interests including, gerontology, clinical education, leadership and management in health, and rural and remote health.
No matter what specialisation path you choose to follow, a Master of Nursing will give you the skills to take the next step in your nursing career. You’ll emerge with the skills to identify and implement best practice care and make a positive impact on individual and community health outcomes.
Entry requirements for a Master of Nursing in Australia will vary slightly depending on the learning provider you choose to study with.
To gain admission into the University of Southern Queensland’s Master of Nursing, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:
- Completed a 3-year bachelor degree in the area of Nursing from an Australian university, or equivalent.
- Hold a current Professional Registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with either Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country.
A Master of Nursing in Australia will take 1-2 years on average to complete.
The duration of UniSQ's Master of Nursing is 1.5 years when undertaking the full-time study path. You can also elect to study the part-time equivalent over 3 years.
At UniSQ, we understand that life is busy. Our flexible study options allow you to tailor your study to suit your needs. You can balance your life, work and family commitments by reducing your study-load and studying part-time. Our Master of Nursing is also delivered online, giving you greater flexibility to choose when and where you study.
Over 75% of UniSQ students choose to study online and benefit from our 40+ years of experience delivering online learning.
- Listen to recorded lectures when it suits you.
- Access the library’s free online learning services
- Connect with peers and lecturers through online discussion forums.
- Benefit from access to various academic support services.
Discover more about the ways to study at UniSQ.
The cost of a Master of Nursing in Australia will vary depending on the education provider you choose.
When you study with us, the first year of your studies will cost approximately AUD 4000 (Commonwealth supported place), not including:
- Professional experience costs
- Student services and amenities fees.
Please view the fees and scholarships section of this page for details.
There are many great reasons to study a Master of Nursing and take the first steps to a fulfilling career:
- Benefit from industry-relevant, practical and theoretical training.
- UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for postgraduate starting salary*
- We are #1 in Australia for nursing postgraduates in full-time employment.*
*Good Universities Guide 2025
