GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Advanced Nursing
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice at the University of Melbourne empowers experienced nurses to take on leadership roles, design innovative models of care and drive change in nursing practice. Students choose a coursework or research stream, each comprising 100 credit points across core, selective, elective and capstone units, developing evidence-based interventions and culturally competent practice within professional and legal frameworks.
Melbourne is ranked 29th in the world for nursing. Graduates are positioned for advanced clinical and leadership roles in their current or future work environment.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: A Master of Nursing Science (or equivalent) OR a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent), AND At least one year of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of your application. You are also required to have: Current unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, AND At least one year of documented clinical experience in an acute care setting within the past five years, AND A graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree in an area of specialty nursing practice. Depending on your subject enrolments, you may also require a Confirmation of Clinical Support form.
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