Master of Nursing
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
City East
Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus/Online
Program Code
IMNI
Fees
AUD$ 39,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold a completed Bachelor degree (or higher) in Nursing from a recognised higher education institution.
In addition, applicants must:
- hold current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; AND
- have completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
English language entry requirements
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requires all nurses on initial registration with the NMBA to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration. Applicants wishing to enter the Master of Nursing are not required to undertake an additional English language skills assessment to enter this program. Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
Aim
The program provides registered nurses with an advanced qualification relevant to their professional field of practice through advancing their knowledge and application of evidence based practice and developing their ability to independently undertake research or an independent nursing practice project.
Content & Structure
The program consists of 54 units of study offered over 3 years equivalent part-time. Students can either choose a research pathway or a clinical pathway from the beginning of the program or wait until they have completed 27 units from the schedule of elective courses and then decide which is the preferred pathway. This structure provides flexibility in course offerings, enabling students to select the order of courses when most appropriate for their studies.
Research Pathway
Students select 27 units of study from the schedule of elective courses. Students are also required to complete 27 units of research specific courses to complete the qualification. These courses are underpinned by research evidence and teaching and learning activities foster critical analysis of research evidence and translation of research evidence in specialty nursing practice. Students will also explore and reflect upon the factors influencing the role of the advanced nurse in delivering an evidence-based health and/or community service to specific clients, residents or population groups. These courses develop the ability to expertly apply modes of inquiry to identify and investigate questions, issues or problems to inform nursing and health care practice, knowledge and research.
Clinical Pathway
Students select 36 units of study from the schedule of elective courses. Students are also required to complete 18 units of clinical project specific courses. Students develop clinical specialisation, critical perspective of practices impacting on the delivery of nursing and health services and develop knowledge and skills to develop leadership and/or management roles in nursing and health services. These courses develop the ability to expertly apply modes of inquiry to identify and investigate questions, issues or problems to inform nursing and health care practice, knowledge and research. The clinical project courses enable registered nurses to evaluate the processes and outcomes of clinical practice through a quality improvement framework that provides an independent clinical project.
Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026
The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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