Advanced Nursing

Monash University

About Advanced Nursing

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.

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

Entry level 1:  
Duration: 96 points to complete - 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Nursing with at least a credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2:  
Duration: 72 points to complete - 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time 

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;

Entry level 3:
Duration: 48 points to complete - 1.0 years full-time, 2 years part-time

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 6.0Pearson Test of English (Academic):  58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50 and Writing 50TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 18 and Writing 21Equivalent approved English test

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

English Program Requirements

You can meet English entry requirements if you have completed an English subject in your prior secondary studies that is equivalent to an Australian Year 12 level (score requirements also apply). Acceptable English subjects for international qualifications are detailed in the prerequisite subject requirements section below. Other English subjects may be accepted and are assessed on a case by case basis.

English Requirements

  • Min IELTS: 7
  • Min TOEFL: 94
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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Health and Medicine

Cricos

098319M

Duration

2 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$38,800 per year
University Summary

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