Overview

As a clinically proficient and professionally articulate MANP graduate, you will be prepared to make your mark on the profession and on health care with the skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries of Advanced Nursing Practice.

On completion of the Advanced Nursing Practice program at the University of Melbourne, graduates will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to a chosen specialty field of advanced nursing practice
The ability to analyse key social and political influences on the delivery of specialist and advanced nursing practice
The knowledge and skills required to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) advanced nursing practice in national and international contexts
Knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in advanced nursing practice
Knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to specialty and advanced nursing practice

Course description

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice is a graduate coursework degree consisting of 100 points, normally taking twelve months of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The first year of study provides the opportunity for students to extend their existing nursing knowledge and develop skills in specialty practice.

The second year of study builds on specialisation by focusing on advanced practice skills and knowledge. Specifically, it will prepare students for clinical leadership roles in nursing and healthcare.

Career:

As a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice graduate, you will be empowered and qualified to pursue fulfilling leadership roles in nursing. This Master’s degree will position you well for advanced positions in your current or future work environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Leadership in Context
Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Implementing Evidence for Practice
Evidence in Practice
Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Psychopharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

100 alternative credits

100 points

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 00116K

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:

a Master of Nursing Science, or Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification); and
at least one year of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of application.

Please also note the following course-specific additional entry requirements.

current unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
at least one year of documented clinical experience within the past five years in an acute care setting;
a Graduate Certificate, or higher (eg. Graduate Diploma, Masters), in an area of specialty nursing practice

Some students may require a Confirmation of Clinical Support Form depending on their subject enrolments.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44000 AUD / year

≈ 44000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

28000 AUD / year

≈ 28000 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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