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Master of Nursing Science

Building career outcomes

Program code

5768

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time

Credit points

120

Indicative fee

$4,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP fee

Commencing in

Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3

Next start date

Trimester 1, 2025 (more)

Applications close

Monday, 10 February 2025

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Important Notes

This program is scheduled to commence in Trimester 1, 2025

About this program

Further your nursing career with the #1 ranked university for nursing and midwifery*. The Master of Nursing Science is a post-registration master's program, designed for registered nurses seeking to fast-track career progression in leadership, management, education and research positions such as Nurse Managers, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Educators, and Nurse Researchers.

This dynamic coursework program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in healthcare leadership and innovation, research methods, as well as advanced nursing practice and teaching and learning. The final component of the program is a dissertation providing you with an opportunity to undertake a small-scale research project. 

This program offers flexibility and can be completed entirely online or through a blend of online and on-campus learning. Whether you choose full-time or part-time study, we provide the support and resources necessary for your success. 

*Tied ranking, 2023 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects

Industry and expert connections

Our experienced, highly-awarded teaching staff have extensive industry contacts who know what employers are looking for in graduates. We regularly review our degrees with the nursing profession to ensure the degree you complete is innovative, challenging and relevant. 

Graduates will also be eligible to apply for entry into Higher Degree Research programs.

Graduate outcomes

Successful completion of the Master of Nursing Science will provide students with the opportunity to progress their career into leadership, management, education and research positions such as Nurse Managers, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Educators, and Nurse Researchers.

My attendance during the program

Attendance information

The Master of Nursing Science is offered full-time and part-time, online and on campus at Nathan campus.

The Trimester 3 intake is only available online, part-time.

Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of Absence

Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the [[ENRPRO_URL]] and receiving approval from the Program Director or their nominee.

What are the fees?

Commonwealth supported students

  • The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students

Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Master of Nursing Science (5768)

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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs

If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Further information

Additional fee information

This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution.

Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places and all places have been filled for the current admission period, applicants who meet minimum program entry requirements may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place if such places are available. Please note that deferrals are not permitted for programs with Commonwealth Supported Places.