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University of Melbourne

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Master of Advanced Nursing Practice / Master of Public Health

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (MANP/MPH) is a combined degree designed for registered nurses to enhance their clinical expertise and public health knowledge. It prepares graduates for leadership roles in healthcare systems and communities, offering pathways in research or coursework to align with career goals.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
MC-ADVNPPH, 00116K
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Overview

  • Develop advanced clinical skills alongside the tools to influence population health
  • Choose a research or coursework pathway to tailor your career trajectory
  • Graduate ready to lead change across healthcare systems and communities

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (MANP/MPH) is a 200-credit-point combined degree that equips nurses to broaden their clinical expertise while building a strong foundation in public health. You'll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to take on leadership roles, guide evidence-based practice, and contribute to public health initiatives that make an impact at both individual and population levels.

Who is the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (MANP/MPH) for?

This program is ideal for registered nurses who want to expand their clinical scope while influencing broader health policy, service delivery, and community outcomes. Whether you're working in hospitals, primary care, public health agencies or NGOs, this degree prepares you to lead in complex, interdisciplinary environments.

Why study the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health?

Studying this combined degree gives you the dual advantage of advanced nursing capabilities and a population health perspective. You'll graduate prepared to lead health service development, implement public health interventions, and shape healthcare delivery through policy and innovation. With the option to pursue a research project or a coursework-based capstone, you can align your studies with your future goals, whether that's stepping into a leadership role, improving practice through evidence, or continuing on to a research degree.

Entry requirements

Applicants for all advanced practice nursing courses should have:

  • A Bachelor of Nursing or a Master of Nursing Science (or equivalent qualifications);
  • A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in specialty nursing practice or a public health-related specialty, with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher in either the undergraduate or postgraduate degree;
  • Registration as a nurse with a board of nursing in own country at the time of application;
  • At least two years of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of application.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Overview

Course overview

  • Develop advanced clinical skills alongside the tools to influence population health
  • Choose a research or coursework pathway to tailor your career trajectory
  • Graduate ready to lead change across healthcare systems and communities

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (MANP/MPH) is a 200-credit-point combined degree that equips nurses to broaden their clinical expertise while building a strong foundation in public health. You'll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to take on leadership roles, guide evidence-based practice, and contribute to public health initiatives that make an impact at both individual and population levels.

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree are uniquely positioned to apply their advanced nursing and public health skills to improve population health and address health inequities.

Course structure

Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health Outline*

(200 credit points (cp) total)

  • Common subjects
    • Clinical Leadership in Context (12.5cp)
    • Quality and Safety in Healthcare (12.5cp)
    • Foundations of Public Health (12.5cp)
    • Epidemiology 1 (12.5cp)
    • Biostatistics (12.5cp)
    • Qualitative Research in Public Health (12.5cp)
    • Prioritising and Planning in Public Health (12.5cp)
  • Pathways
    • Coursework
      • Psychopharmacology (12.5cp)
      • Applications of Clinical Pharmacology (12.5cp)
      • Implementing Evidence for Practice (12.5cp)
      • Evidence in Practice (12.5cp)
      • Three Master of Public Health (MPH) Electives (37.5cp)
      • Two MC-ANP Electives (25cp)
    • Research
      • Nursing Research (12.5cp)
      • Practice Based Research (12.5 cp)
      • Independent Study Unit (25cp)
      • Three Master of Public Health (MPH)Electives (37.5cp)
      • Three MC-ANP Electives (37.5cp)

* Sequencing of subjects is guided by pathway and elective choices.

How to apply

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