Master of Nurse Practitioner
Overview
Take your nursing career to the next level and prepare yourself to advance into the expanded role of nurse practitioner.
This program is specifically designed to prepare experienced registered nurses to develop professional skills in advanced and expanded clinical roles. As a nurse practitioner, you'll take a leadership role in providing innovative and quality care across a variety of healthcare settings.
Through this two year part-time program, you'll gain extensive clinical and theoretical knowledge, which will equip you with the specialist skills required for the expanded role as nurse practitioner. You'll develop skills in assessment and management of clients that include the direct referral of patients to other healthcare professionals, prescribing medications and other treatments including ordering diagnostic investigations.
The program has been designed to be flexible, with coursework and resources delivered to you online. Due to the applied nature of the program, you'll also attend some face-to-face teaching at UQ’s St Lucia campus for short periods during orientation each semester.
During the program, you'll also undertake 300 hours of professional practice under the supervision of your clinical support team and clinical mentor.
You'll graduate with the professional skills to make a difference in the treatment of people with a variety of acute or chronic health conditions, and be ready for a rewarding career as a nurse practitioner.
Program highlights
- Upskill to a nurse practitioner qualification and open doors to a variety of professional nursing roles and specialities.
- Benefit from a program of 300 hours of supervised clinical professional practice.
- Study under experienced nursing practitioners and researchers who are leaders in the field, both in Australia and internationally.
- Take advantage of a flexible external delivery in which coursework is available in online study modules and discussions. You will also complete a three to five day Residential School each semester, providing the chance for on-campus learning.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Work placements
- Online study
- Research experience
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Nurse practitioner professional development of provided care
- Quality use of medicines, drug pharmacokinetics and drug pharmacodynamics
- Advanced nursing practice I
- Advanced clinical practice I
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Emergency nurse practitioner
- Palliative care nurse practitioner
- Neonatal nurse practitioner
- Urology nurse practitioner
- Alcohol and substance use nurse practitioner
- Oncology nurse practitioner
- Nephrology nurse practitioner
- Nurse facilitator
- Diabetes educator
- Paediatric nurse practitioner
Graduate salary
Nursing (postgraduate)
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Professional memberships
When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to become a member.
- Australian College of Nursing
- Australian College of Nurse Practitioners
Professional registration
When you graduate, you may be eligible for registration with the following professional organisations. Contact the organisation to find out how to register.
- Nursing And Midwifery Board Of Australia (endorsement)
Program accreditation
The Master of Nurse Practitioner is accredited by:
- Australian Nursing And Midwifery Accreditation Council
The program at UQ provides a good work life balance and delivers its content in multiple forms so that you can choose how fast you learn, whilst being supported by an excellent clinical team. A master’s program is not easy for anybody, especially when you are working and studying at the same time. UQ has accessible leaders and clinical staff who can help you to learn and get through what you need to get through.
The program at UQ provides a good work life balance and delivers its content in multiple forms so that you can choose how fast you learn, whilst being supported by an excellent clinical team. A master’s program is not easy for anybody, especially when you are working and studying at the same time. UQ has accessible leaders and clinical staff who can help you to learn and get through what you need to get through.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical field.
- To hold an unrestricted licence as a registered nurse in Australia, with no condition on registration related to unsatisfactory professional performance or unprofessional conduct.
- Two years, full-time equivalent experience as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and two years at an advanced practice level in the same clinical field.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Entry is competitive with a limited intake.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical field.
- To hold an unrestricted licence as a registered nurse in Australia, with no condition on registration related to unsatisfactory professional performance or unprofessional conduct.
- Two years, full-time equivalent experience as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and two years at an advanced practice level in the same clinical field.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Entry is competitive with a limited intake.
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.
Inherent requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Student visas
This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
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Additional application information
Executive endorsement from the health care organisation where the applicant is employed to support practicum requirements, including supervision and clinical support.
Active involvement in professional organisation and contribution to the ongoing development of the nursing profession.
Submitting an Application: Applicants must read important program and application information and download an application pack from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work web page prior to submitting an application online.
Location: You will be required to attend face-to-face teaching at UQ's St Lucia campus. These are usually two - three day blocks during the semester.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
Entry to this program is competitive, based on GPA, with a limited intake capacity.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$2,903
2025
$2,903
2025
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
Fee information for this program is not yet available.
Fee information for this program is not yet available.
Additional costs
- Students are responsible for the cost of transportation and accommodation to attend residential schools or practicals.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Master of Nurse Practitioner are Commonwealth Supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth Supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government has approved this master's program for income support payments to be made to eligible students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Master of Nurse Practitioner is 5677.
International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia, you will need an Australian visa or residency status with sufficient study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Nurse Practitioner is 5677.
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Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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