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.
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,
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.
English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185
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.