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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Master of Nursing

  • Masters (Coursework)

Throughout this two-year degree, you will learn how to work with other health professionals to provide the highest quality person-centred care. You will also study human biology, pharmacology, research and evidence-based practice, social contexts of health and illness, healthcare systems and more.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$3,985 total

About this course

Throughout this two-year degree, you will learn how to work with other health professionals to provide the highest quality person-centred care. You will also study human biology, pharmacology, research and evidence-based practice, social contexts of health and illness, healthcare systems and more.

Entry requirements

 

You must have:

  • a previous Australian level bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline other than nursing, AND
  • this qualification has been completed within 10 years prior to applying

Overseas nursing qualifications are acceptable.

 

See our Master of Nursing Admissions Guide (pdf, 1MB) for more information.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Westmead

Career pathways

Graduates can select from a wide and growing range of practice areas in the public and private health care systems including:

  • acute care hospitals,
  • children's hospitals,
  • trauma and emergency care,
  • mental health nursing,
  • aged care,
  • community nursing,
  • palliative care,
  • home care nursing,
  • drug and alcohol centres,
  • operating rooms and other surgical settings,
  • rural and remote nursing
  • international health.

Nurses also work in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research trials and other health-related fields.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

How to apply

English language declaration (direct applicants only)

If you are applying directly to the University, you must complete and submit an English language declaration form as part of your application. This applies to both domestic and international applicants.

Download English language declaration form (pdf, 59KB)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
84.8%
Overall satisfaction
85.2%
Skill scale
67.6%
Teaching scale
94.8%
Employed full-time
$66.8k
Average salary