Masters (Coursework)
If you're ready to provide advanced care in a specialised field this course will prepare you with leadership and communication skills, and deep clinical knowledge. The course comprises eight units which focus on primary health care, Indigenous health, leadership skills, health assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and translational research.
Graduate ready to:
You must have a completed postgraduate qualification from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant clinical field.
Hospital and professional training certificates etc are not acceptable in lieu of a higher education postgraduate qualification. Incomplete postgraduate studies are also not acceptable.
Professional registration entry requirementYou must have current registration as a nurse (Division 1) without conditions with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Clinical practice entry requirementsYou must:
For a definition of 'advanced nursing practice' refer to the Fact Sheet for Advanced practice nursing issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Additional entry requirementsYou must provide with your online application:
Places are limited. Apply as early as possible to ensure your application is considered.
31 January is the final date to apply but the course will close earlier if places have filled. We won't consider late applications.
Applications for the following intake will open on 1 July.
This course provides an opportunity for advanced practice registered nurses to expand their scope of practice knowledge and skills in preparation for endorsement as a nurse practitioner. The course demonstrates a clear integration with the national Nurse practitioner standards for practice (NMBA 2021) which are grounded in the four domains of clinical practice research education and leadership. The course offers:
This course is offered in part-time external study mode. You'll be supported with an extensive learning package of electronic resources online webinars and Zoom sessions.
You'll also have direct access to highly-skilled and experienced unit coordinators who are able to provide ongoing support to students across Australia.
QUT offers a comprehensive on-line Orientation Week program in Semester 1 of the first and second years of the course.
This course is subject to professional accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Graduates may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for endorsement as a nurse practitioner with NMBA.
Once completed you can further your development by enrolling in a Master of Philosophy (MPhil).