Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Master of Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners have an expanded scope of practice enabling independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients. Develop advanced knowledge and skills in your specialty.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online | Online/Off-campus - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Online | Online/Off-campus - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Designed for
Nurses wishing training to work collaboratively or autonomously in an advanced and extended clinical role
Structure
96 units
Subjects
- Nurse practitioner
Entry requirements
- Prior study entry requirement - 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 requirement - You must have current registration as a nurse (Division 1) without conditions with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Clinical practice entry requirements - You must: be currently working in an advanced nursing practice role, have a minimum of four years full-time (or equivalent) clinical practice experience as a registered nurse in the nominated speciality, have a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) experience (within the last six years) in an advanced nursing practice role in the nominated speciality, have the support of your Executive Director of Nursing (or equivalent).
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for authorisation to practise as a nurse practitioner in Australia.