This course, offered by Nursing and Midwifery, prepares nurses for leadership roles in management, education, and disaster nursing. A specialisation in trauma nursing will commence in 2023. The course enables development of advanced practice knowledge and leadership in specialist practice including skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health care, as well as the ability to formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society. Graduates are employed in a wide range of general and specialist clinical, educational and healthcare environments in senior positions and contribute to the health of individuals, families and communities, in addition to the development of the profession.
About Advanced Nursing
Progression to further studies
Students entering at Entry levels 1 and 2 can complete a research thesis (24 points) that will provide a pathway to a higher degree by research.
Alternative exit(s)
Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in the Masters course:
- Graduate Certificate of Advanced Nursing after successful completion of 24 points with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above. Students who complete 24 points from a particular specialisation in Part A will have the name of the specialisation on their transcript.
- Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing after successful completion of 48 points, with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above. Students who complete 24 points from a particular specialisation in Part A will have the name of the specialisation on their transcript.
Please select a specialisation for more details:
- Advanced nursing studies
- Disaster nursing
- Nursing education
- Nursing leadership and management
- Trauma nursing
"Completion of this course has made me a better and more desirable ICU nurse. I apply the skills I’ve learnt throughout the course every day on shift and I am able to share specialist knowledge and skills I’ve gained with new students and my peers."
- Chloe, Master of Advanced Nursing graduate
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
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Entry level 1: |
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Nursing with at least a credit (60%) average. |
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Entry level 2: |
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Nursing with at least a credit (60%) average. AND A minimum of two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience in nursing; |
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Entry level 3: |
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least a credit (60%) average. |
English entry requirements
Level B
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 18 and Writing 21 | Equivalent approved English test |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
English Program Requirements
English Requirements
- Min IELTS: 7
- Min TOEFL: 94