Course overview
This program prepares Registered Nurses for advanced practice, aligning with a range of professional pathways. You will learn to apply advanced nursing concepts in your chosen major through theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Course record
CRICOS
00917K
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/western-sydney-university/courses/master-of-nursing.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent).
- Completion of an undergraduate degree, or higher, in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) and
- Two years full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years. Master of Nursing 1.5-year Pathway (120 credit points): Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program and Completion of an undergraduate degree in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent). Master of Nursing 1 year Pathway (80 credit points): Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program and Completion of an undergraduate degree, or higher, in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) and Two years full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse...
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
- Western Sydney OnlineNSW
- Western Sydney Parramatta SouthNSW

