Overview

The Nursing course from Adelaide University is your opportunity to elevate your registered nurse knowledge, practical skills and understanding of evidence-based practice to an expert level. Choose one of two pathways to either contribute to research, or design and deliver a project relevant to your clinical practice. Study electives aligned with key industry areas. Be prepared to step into senior roles and contribute to the greater Australian healthcare landscape for the better.

Career opportunities:

Nursing is a richly rewarding career with opportunities for lifelong learning. Registered nurses with postgraduate qualifications are well-equipped to step into leadership and senior roles. They can also use their knowledge to shape the development of healthcare services and delivery across Australia.

After completing the Master of Nursing, you may find yourself progressing into leadership and executive roles, using your years of clinical experience to improve workflows and practices. Or perhaps you’ll contribute to journals using your research findings, collaborating with professionals across the globe to advance our understanding of modern care. You can also use this qualification to maximise your potential as a clinician, combining your practical skills with a strong understanding of theory and policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology in Practice
Essentials in Critical Care Nursing
Best Practice in Circulating and Instrument Nursing
Best Practice in Anaesthetics and PACU Nursing
Epidemiology for Advanced Practice
Oncology Nursing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115936G

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; AND
Hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

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Tuition Fees

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54900 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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