Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner)

at University of Melbourne

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (NP) prepares graduates to be clinically proficient, professionally articulate and ready to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to practice.

Students must complete the following core subjects:

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:

• a Master of Nursing Science; or
• a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification); and
• current general registration as a Registered Nurse with no conditions on registration relating to unsatisfactory professional performance or unprofessional conduct; and
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a registered nurse, with 2 years full time equivalent (FTE) experience in a clinical field and two years FTE of advanced nursing practice in the same clinical field within the last 6 years; and
• Postgraduate qualification (minimum graduate certificate) in this clinical field, or equivalent; and
• Current employment in an advanced clinical nursing practice role in the same clinical field as previous experience and education; and
• Documentation of employer support, primary supervisor commitment, multi-disciplinary clinical development arrangements and access to supernumerary Integrated Professional Practice (IPP) experience.

The cost of studying at University of Melbourne varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$17,008 annually, to study in University of Melbourne.