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University of Adelaide

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Master of Clinical Nursing

  • Masters (Coursework)

Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They help treat patients in all sorts of health care settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour.Our Master of Clinical Nursing offers you an intensive two-year path to a rewarding career as a registered nurse.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM131, 072311M
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$52,000 per year / $104,000 total

About this course

Flexibility and challenge

Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They help treat patients in all sorts of health care settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour.

Our Master of Clinical Nursing offers you an intensive two-year path to a rewarding career as a registered nurse.

What you will learn

This intensive degree cultivates the professional knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make a difference every day. You will:

  • benefit from small group learning and diverse student cohorts
  • develop hands-on skills in high-tech simulation settings
  • study anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology
  • gain a keen understanding of professional standards and ethics
  • undertake clinical placements in hospital and community settings.

Career pathways

You'll emerge with an advanced professional qualification recognised Australia-wide. You could assist in operating theatres, emergency wards, and a multitude of other health care environments. You might pursue hospital roles in acute care, aged care or mental health. Perhaps you'll work in rural communities or with aid organisations.



Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.





  • Adelaide Nursing School ranked 51-100 in the world*
  • 16% industry growth predicted by 2025^
  • Become a registered nurse in two years

*QS World University Rankings by subject, 2023
^Imip.gov.au Occupation projection


Course structure

The Master of Clinical Nursing is structured over two years of full-time study to provide in-depth theory and clinical placements in hospital and community settings.

The first year provides foundational, theoretical and professional concepts, and fundamental knowledge and skills of nursing practice. Contemporary nursing care is introduced in a variety of health care contexts. The second year of the degree advances professional and contemporary knowledge and skills moving to more complex health problems.

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