About the course

Throughout this two-year degree, you will learn how to work with other health professionals to provide the highest quality person-centred care. You will also study human biology, pharmacology, research and evidence-based practice, social contexts of health and illness, healthcare systems and more.

　　This degree is for those who have a non-nursing undergraduate degree and are looking for a career change to enter the nursing industry.

　　The Master of Nursing is a graduate entry coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and will provide you with the highest quality person-centred care, preparing you for work in local, national and international healthcare settings.

　　You will complete a prescribed course of study focusing on the health system, nursing practice and its contexts, care across the lifespan and include specific clinical areas such as mental health nursing, community health nursing and acute care nursing. You will also complete a minimum of 860 hours of professional experience in private and public hospitals, mental health services, community health centres and schools. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown

　　

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Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

You must have a previous Australian level bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline other than nursing. However, overseas nursing qualifications are acceptable.

　　Qualifications used as the basis of admission must have been completed within 10 years prior to application.

　　Qualifications older than 10 years will be considered subject to the applicant providing further information substantiating appropriate further education and development. In these cases, admission will be at the discretion of Sydney Nursing School. If you do not meet this criterion, you will need to undertake a tertiary unit of study prior to admission. Please contact admissions to discuss this further.

　　IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band

　　TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 24 in Reading and Listening, 27 in Writing and 23 in Speaking

　　TOEFL PBT - A minimum result of 592 overall including a minimum result of 5.0 in Writing

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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