Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)

Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or higher, AND you are not currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia. If admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: If you are admitted under Rule A, you must study on campus in Armidale or Sydney commencing in Trimester 3. Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) or higher in midwifery AND you currently hold unrestricted registration as a midwife with the NMBA. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: If you are admitted under Rule B, you must study on campus in Armidale commencing in Trimester 1. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or higher, AND you are not currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia. If admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: If you are admitted under Rule A on a visa, any visa other than a Student Visa that allows study within Australia, you may study online, commencing in Trimester 3. Mandatory on campus intensive schools are a requirement of this admission pathway. Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) or higher in midwifery AND you currently hold unrestricted registration as a midwife with the NMBA. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: If you are admitted under Rule B on a visa, any visa other than a Student Visa that allows study within Australia, you may study online, commencing in Trimester 1. Mandatory on campus intensive schools are a requirement of this admission pathway. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn. Visa Information Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. If you are applying for admission under Rule B you must also provide documentation of unrestricted registration as a midwife with the NMBA. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 12 credit points of specified Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last five years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for professional experience placement units completed more than two years ago. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit HSNS598. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under two admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or higher, AND you are not currently registered to practice as a nurse in Australia If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) or higher in midwifery AND you currently hold unrestricted registration as a midwife with the NMBA. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit. For applicable units, multiple intensive schools may be timetabled across each trimester for online students. You will be required to book into one Intensive School group via myLearn. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. If you are applying for admission under Rule B you must also provide documentation of unrestricted registration as a midwife with the NMBA Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 12 credit points of specified Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last five years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for professional experience placement units completed more than two years ago. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the unit HSNS598. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Career outcomes The world of nursing is changing, and future growth of the sector is very strong. As a graduate, your high-level knowledge and abilities, clinical practice experience, and adaptability open up a diverse range of local and international opportunities, including roles as a registered nurse in: public and private health care sectors nurse education and research health and welfare service management health care promotion and public health. Professional recognition UNE’s Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) is externally accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Upon completing the course, you can apply for registration with the NMBA to become a Registered Nurse. Nursing registration is regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), which works in partnership with the NMBA to ensure Registered Nurses are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practice.