Master's Degree Nursing Full Time

Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration)

at Charles Darwin University · Darwin, Northern Territory

CRICOS course code

103124J

CRICOS provider code

00300K

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$80,832 total

Per year

A$40,416/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration) at Charles Darwin University is for those seeking to become registered nurses in Australia. This graduate-entry course is structured across two years of full-time study. Students complete a sequence of units focusing on anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, clinical nursing skills, and the fundamentals of care for individuals across the lifespan. The programme is designed for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in another field, allowing them to develop the practical and theoretical skills needed for professional nursing practice.

Each semester, students take units weighted with credit points—Australian institutions use these to indicate academic workload. The course includes significant workplace experience, known as professional placements. These occur in health facilities and hospitals primarily in the Northern Territory, providing hands-on opportunities to work with diverse communities, including in rural and remote Australian settings. Supervised clinical practice is a key requirement, and students must meet mandatory requirements before placement.

The course finishes with either a capstone unit or advanced clinical practicum, consolidating learning and preparing students for transition to the workforce. Graduates build strong communication, clinical reasoning, and leadership skills while gaining a solid understanding of health systems in Australia. Applicants must meet a high level of English proficiency due to Australian registration requirements; consult the official page for full entry criteria and placement specifics.

This master’s degree suits graduates of any discipline who are motivated to join the nursing profession and are ready to commit to intensive full-time study, including clinical placements. International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying and may be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after graduation. Confirm all details with the university directly.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Registered Nurse in hospitals and acute care settings
Community nurse in primary health care centres
Mental health nurse
Aged care nurse
Nursing roles in rural, remote, and Indigenous health services
Opportunities in public and private healthcare across Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration) at Charles Darwin University?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$80,832 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Registered Nurse in hospitals and acute care settingsCommunity nurse in primary health care centresMental health nurseAged care nurseNursing roles in rural, remote, and Indigenous health servicesOpportunities in public and private healthcare across Australia

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