About the course

The Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) will enable you to build on your experience as an advanced practice clinician to develop the knowledge and skills to become a nurse practitioner, working autonomously and collaboratively in a variety of healthcare settings in Australia.

　　The course is designed for registered nurses working at an advanced practice level who are looking to build specialist professional practice capabilities leading to endorsement as a nurse practitioner.

　　The Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) is a postgraduate coursework degree that will make you eligible to apply for authorisation as a nurse practitioner in Australia, graduating with the skills and expertise to make a substantial contribution to future healthcare policy and direction. Graduates of this program will be recognised as having advanced knowledge relevant to the nurse practitioner application with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

　　You will complete core units according to a prescribed course of study, along with a professional practice capstone and 300 hours of supernumerary integrated professional practice. 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 2 (July), 2024	Camperdown
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Camperdown
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Camperdown

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Sydney

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) will hold:

　　Current general registration as a registered nurse.

　　A minimum of two years full-time equivalent as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and two years full-time experience of current advanced nursing practice in this same field.

　　A postgraduate qualification at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 in a clinical field.

　　Evidence of confirmed support to complete all professional experience requirements of the course.

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

　　TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

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