Master of Nursing
Postgraduate
2025
You're considered an International student if you are:
Postgraduate
2025
IMNI
AUD$ 39,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
This program is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa
Applicants are required to hold a completed Bachelor degree (or higher) in Nursing from a recognised higher education institution.
In addition, applicants must:
The program is available on a part-time basis only and will normally be completed over 3 years part-time.
Extend your skills in nursing practice, policy, leadership, research, education and management.
Graduate confident to step into advanced practice or senior leadership roles.
Choose to study a clinical pathway or research pathway, depending on your interests and career goals.
Benefit from flexible learning, including online and part-time study options.
Use your qualification as a pathway into further learning, including the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and doctoral studies.
Study at a university ranked in the World Top 100 for nursing.1
Learn from industry-experienced clinicians at a university with well above world-class research in nursing.2
Study with South Australia’s No.1 university for teaching quality in nursing and midwifery.3
12024 QS Subject Rankings. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 3ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Nursing – Teaching Quality Indicator (Postgraduate). SA public universities.
The Master of Nursing is designed to inform and improve your knowledge, practical skills and understanding of evidence-based practice, grow your understanding of professional issues and extend your research capabilities.
Offered part-time over three years, this program is designed to complement and expand upon your existing clinical practice. The flexible curriculum and schedule enables you to choose between a clinical or a research pathway, alongside a range of electives tailored to your career goals.1
1Some course prerequisites apply. More information can be found on individual course pages.
The Master of Nursing will give you the skills and knowledge to embrace a variety of advanced roles in nursing. The flexible curriculum allows you to study areas which will inform and improve your nursing practice, knowledge, and research capabilities.
During your studies, you will choose a variety of elective courses and one of two pathways: a clinical pathway or research pathway.
Our electives are aligned with key clinical areas and offer you flexibility to match to your interests and career goals. Choose from areas including mental health, education, leadership and management, and high acuity.1
You can start with your electives followed by your desired pathway, or you can begin studying your chosen pathway and then complete your electives if starting in February.
1Some course prerequisites apply. More information can be found on individual course pages.
Graduates are qualified to step into advanced practice and senior leadership roles and senior roles across a wide variety of settings, such as:
Students who complete the clinical pathway and embark on a career in advanced practice may be eligible to apply for credit into the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Recipients can get a 50% reduction on tuition fees for up to four years of full-time study for selected degrees.
Recipients can get a 15% reduction on tuition fees for the duration of their chosen degree.
As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
I have a strong background in intensive care and infection control, gained from working in public and private ICUs in Australia and overseas. As a former graduate of UniSA’s Nursing program and now Program Director of the postgraduate suite of Nursing and Midwifery programs, I greatly benefitted from real-world experiences in my studies, and understand how important it is to help students achieve their career goals. In addition to hands-on learning, I also ensure my teaching is closely informed by industry, where I have close connections with key groups including education, ICU, perioperative, and more.
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
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We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.