Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University
Adelaide University
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Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,500
(c. USD31,902.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) at Adelaide University equips you for a fulfilling career as a registered nurse through its accelerated program. From your first semester, you'll gain essential nursing knowledge and practical experience. This degree prepares you to deliver comprehensive patient care throughout all life stages, covering everything from initial assessments to technical procedures, triage, and proper documentation. The curriculum includes fundamental biosciences, socio-political contexts, and crucial training in evidence-based research and effective communication - skills essential for daily practice. With 800 hours of clinical placements, you'll experience diverse healthcare environments including aged care, acute care, and general medical settings, ensuring you're ready for various nursing roles upon graduation. Upon completion, you'll qualify to register with Australia's Nursing and Midwifery Board, the national regulatory authority for registered nurses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution.
Essential requirements
- Successful applicants whose bachelor degree studies are not from a health-related field will be advised to complete a short course in Human Anatomy and Physiology before commencing.
- Prior to admission, applicants must meet some professional registration requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). These include the English Language Skills standard. Applicants will complete a declaration stating how they demonstrate English language proficiency, which in some cases may require provision of English language test results.
- Upon entry to the program, all students must confirm they meet Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements.
Additional requirements
Students must meet the relevant requirements associated with Professional Experience Placement (PEP) prior to commencement. PEP is an essential and compulsory part of this program. PEP may be allocated across the calendar year, outside of usual teaching weeks. Students are required to complete PEP full time (40 hours/week), some weekend and shift work will be required. PEP cannot be completed on a part time basis unless offered by the clinical setting. 
- Student DEED Poll
- Criminal History Checks
- Immunisations and Prescribed Communicable Infection (PCI) screening (including relevant Covid and Influenza requirements) 
- Tuberculosis screening
- Electronic medical record (Sunrise) training
- Hand hygiene training
- Annual Basic Life Support and Manual Handling Training (Theoretical and practical)
- Medication Calculation
- Fit testing (mask) 
- Purchase and wear the prescribed uniform on PEP and in all simulation activities 
Tuition
AUD
44,500