Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Overview
Learn everything you need to know to work as a registered nurse in Australia.
Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare by mastering the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to become a registered nurse in Australia, in just 2 years (or part-time equivalent).
This program is designed for applicants who have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline within the past 10 years and who can meet minimum GPA requirements.
You'll learn to work effectively in interprofessional teams to promote quality health outcomes through safe and effective nursing practice, in a program developed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
Learn the latest theories and cutting-edge skills from experienced health and nursing professionals. You’ll benefit from an inquiry-based learning approach combining classroom-based study with clinical practice, helping you build strong clinical reasoning skills to provide safe, effective and high-quality care.
Throughout the program, you'll undertake 840 hours of supervised clinical placements in a range of settings, including hospitals and a variety of healthcare organisations. Most of these clinical placements will take place at clinical partner sites across Brisbane and the broader metropolitan area.
Program highlights
- Join one of the highest-ranked schools of nursing in Queensland and Australia.
- Prepare for a career with in-demand skills, ready for an industry experiencing high jobs growth.
- Undertake 840 hours of clinical practice in both supervised clinical placements across a range of specialty areas.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Online study
- Research experience
- Seminars
Placements and work experience
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:
- Early lifespan nursing
- Musculoskeletal health and injury prevention
- Cardiovascular and respiratory nursing
- Neuroendocrine and MH nursing
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Registered nurse
- Critical care nurse
- Paediatric nurse
- Perioperative nurse
- Remote area nurse
- Emergency care nurse
- Registered nurse (aged care)
- Oncology nurse
- Rehabilitation nurse
- Community nurse
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
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. Please See The Nmba Website For Additional Mandatory Registration Requirements.
Program accreditation
The Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is accredited by:
- Nursing And Midwifery Board Of Australia
Nursing stood out to me as a way to combine my academic background with practical, hands-on care. Placement allowed me to deepen my passion, strengthen my skills, and reinforced the value of teamwork and learning from experienced professionals.
This degree has equipped me with the practical skills, clinical knowledge, and confidence to step into the profession. Through placements, simulations, and the guidance of experienced mentors, I’ve learned to apply my strengths effectively and make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives every day.
This program has strengthened my clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and confidence through hands-on simulation training, diverse placements, and collaborative work with my peers. These opportunities have shown me that nursing is a dynamic profession with endless possibilities.
I moved from Cairns to study at UQ because the master's program is unique, and I undertook rural placements at both Mareeba and Innisfail Hospitals in Far North Queensland. Working in a small country hospital was a fantastic experience.
Nursing stood out to me as a way to combine my academic background with practical, hands-on care. Placement allowed me to deepen my passion, strengthen my skills, and reinforced the value of teamwork and learning from experienced professionals.
This degree has equipped me with the practical skills, clinical knowledge, and confidence to step into the profession. Through placements, simulations, and the guidance of experienced mentors, I’ve learned to apply my strengths effectively and make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives every day.
This program has strengthened my clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and confidence through hands-on simulation training, diverse placements, and collaborative work with my peers. These opportunities have shown me that nursing is a dynamic profession with endless possibilities.
I moved from Cairns to study at UQ because the master's program is unique, and I undertook rural placements at both Mareeba and Innisfail Hospitals in Far North Queensland. Working in a small country hospital was a fantastic experience.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.Your previous qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years, including postgraduate course work or research study following the qualifying bachelor's degree.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 bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.Your previous qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years, including postgraduate course work or research study following the qualifying bachelor's degree.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.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
Bridging English (BE) results, CES, and BEP not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
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
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Additional application information
Additional application information
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$5,340
2026
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.
AUD $50,032
2026
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 Nursing (Graduate Entry) are Commonwealth supported, as long as you meet all Commonwealth supported place eligibility requirements.
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.
If you have a Commonwealth supported place, you may also be eligible for HECS-HELP. This is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university 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. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you.
The program code for the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is 5776.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is 720202.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
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 (ATSIS) Unit.
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