Master of Nursing Science
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 (online only)
Credit points
120
Indicative fee
$37,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
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.
Attendance information
The Master of Nursing Science is offered full-time, on campus at Nathan campus for international students.
The Trimester 3 intake is not available to international students.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking 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.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
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 (two full-time trimesters).
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
- An International 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 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Master of Nursing Science (5768)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia