Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

This course includes 840 hours of supervised Work Integrated Learning (WIL). All WIL hours must be completed to meet the requirements of the Master of Nursing and to be able to apply for nursing registration with AHPRA. Clinical placement will be anywhere between two and six weeks in length at an agreed facility.

Yes. This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Students enrolled in the Master of Nursing will be registered by Southern Cross University with NMBA as an enrolled student. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

While SCU considers your current residential address when allocating placements, local placements are not guaranteed. It is essential to keep your address up to date in MyEnrolment, as inaccurate information may result in a placement that requires extended travel. You should be prepared to travel to your allocated placement, which may be outside your immediate local area, and you are responsible for organising and covering any associated costs, including travel, accommodation, and related expenses.

The annual tuition fee for international students is $36,000 (based on $4,500 per unit, completing 8 units per year). Tuition fees are in Australian dollars and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fees cover textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree in any discipline within the last 10 years and achieved a minimum GPA of 5.0 (a Credit average), as well as one 12 credit point unit of study in human anatomy/physiology or a related area from any recognised tertiary institution or equivalent as determined by the Course Coordinator. Applicants who are already registered nurses in Australia are not eligible for admission to this course.