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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Nursing Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

Learn everything you need to know to work as a registered nurse in Australia.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5491, 069418D
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$41,120 per year / $82,240 total

About this course

Learn everything you need to know to work as a registered nurse in Australia.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.Your previous qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years, including postgraduate course work or research study following the qualifying bachelor's degree.Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.Your previous qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years, including postgraduate course work or research study following the qualifying bachelor's degree.Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.

Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.

Bridging English (BE) results, TOEFL PB, CES, and BEP not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Inherent requirements

To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.

Learn about inherent requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Nursing Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information
Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.
Additional application information
Entry is competitive with a limited intake capacity.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Join the school ranked first in Queensland, fourth in Australia and 21st in the world for nursing.
  • Prepare for a career with in-demand skills, ready for an industry experiencing high jobs growth.
  • Undertake more than 880 hours of clinical practice in both supervised placements and clinical laboratories.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Registered nurse
  • Critical care nurse
  • Paediatric nurse
  • Perioperative nurse
  • Remote area nurse
  • Emergency care nurse
  • Registered nurse (aged care)
  • Oncology nurse
  • Rehabilitation nurse
  • Community nurse

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
74%
Skill scale
62.3%
Teaching scale
84%
Employed full-time
$87.2k
Average salary