Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
What you’ll study
You can complete the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice in three years of part-time study. The program consists of 11 units of study:
- 4 core foundation units
- 4 project units taken in your area of specialisation or non-specialised
- 2 Nurse Prescribing units
- A research capstone
Building on the core foundation units, you’ll complete four project units that connect theory directly to your clinical practice.
A key feature of the program is Student-Led Individually Created Content (SLICCs), which gives you the opportunity to shape your own learning journey. You’ll set personalised learning goals aligned with national advanced practice standards and gain academic credit for your experiential learning. The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice offers flexible, career‑focused study pathways, enabling students to specialise in Gerontological Nursing, Cancer and Haematology Nursing, Primary and Community Health Nursing, Emergency Care Nursing, or Intensive Care Nursing, or to tailor their learning through a generalist pathway.
With guidance from an academic mentor, you’ll develop a digital e-portfolio to reflect on your experiences, showcase your progress, and provide evidence of your learning. This flexible, student-led approach empowers you to take ownership of your development while building the capabilities needed for advanced nursing practice.
2027 tuition fees
This is the indicative annual student contribution amount (per calendar year), based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points. The degree requires 72 credit points in total.
Important fee information
This course offers Commonwealth supported places (CSP). That means you don’t pay the full course fee. The Australian Government pays part of the cost, and you pay the remaining amount, called the student contribution amount. The fee shown above is the estimated amount you would pay for your first year of full‑time study.
You will be automatically considered if the course you apply for has CSPs available. Your letter of offer will tell you if the place you have been offered is a CSP.
CSPs are competitively awarded and not guaranteed.
Your Fees Explained
This is an estimate
The indicative fees displayed are an estimate only. The estimate is for a Commonwealth supported place for 1 year of full-time study, which is usually 48 credit points (also known as 1.0 EFTSL).
The actual fees you will pay in your first calendar year will depend on many factors including:
1. the calendar year in which you commence studying your current course
2. the intake in which you commence your studies
3. whether your course is eligible for special rates for particular units of study
4. the specific units of study in which you enrol; and
5. the student contribution bands under which each unit of study sits.
The most recently published calendar year of fees payable for a specific unit of study are available here. If you have any questions, you can submit an enquiry.
How the estimate has been calculated
Generally, the estimate displayed on the course page is usually calculated based on one of two methods:
1. if a course has the effective equivalent of at least 10 full-time students enrolled, the fee estimate is based on the most recent data showing the average amount those students actually paid; or
2. for new courses or those with fewer students (where we don’t have enough data), the estimate is based on the typical cost of studying full-time in the main subject area of the course.
Additional costs, fees and incidentals
For most courses, there are other costs in addition to the tuition and/or student contribution amount, such as the Student Services Amenities Fee. Some are significant and can include course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Other costs may include application fees and credit card surcharges.
Entry requirements
Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice will hold:
- Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a (Division 1) Registered Nurse and proof of current employment in this capacity at an appropriate health facility.
- A minimum of three years full-time equivalent experience as a registered nurse.
- A pre-registration nursing degree at bachelor level or higher with a credit average.
Inherent requirements
Key consideration
Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course.
Before applying, it is important for you to read and fully understand the inherent requirements for this course.
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English Language Requirements
Mandatory for course entry
How to apply
Before applying
Please prepare the following documents to submit with your application:
- academic transcripts or clinical qualifications/achievements
- testamurs of degrees or diplomas
- current authority to practice as a registered nurse in Australia
- passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate;
- marriage certificate or other appropriate documentation, if your name has changed
- curriculum vitae detailing both education and clinical experiences, job description, and continuing education
- letter from employer confirming employment status
- any other relevant documentation that you feel may support your application.
Submit application
Apply early as applications can close prior to the advertised closing dates if course capacity is reached.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.