Course overview
The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) from the University of Melbourne is a professional masters degree that provides exceptional preparation for a nursing career. It is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (formerly Nurses Board of Victoria).The Master of Nursing Science provides students a higher level degree with enhanced learning outcomes, while meeting the competencies identified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council as necessary for practice as a registered nurse. A masters degree in nursing is a portable qualification, whether you want to work locally, nationally or internationally.
Course record
CRICOS
00116K
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-melbourne/courses/master-of-nursing-science.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- Have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, completed not more than 10 years prior to the date of application, OR
- Work experience relevant to this course may include roles in the healthcare sector. Have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, completed not more than 10 years prior to the date of application, OR An older undergraduate degree AND either more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study OR five years of documented relevant work experience. Work experience relevant to this course may include roles in the healthcare sector.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Parkville

