Master's Degree Nursing Full Time

Master of Nursing (Entry to Practice)

at Queensland University of Technology · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

107928G

CRICOS provider code

00213J

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$91,700 total

Per year

A$45,850/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Master of Nursing (Entry to Practice) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane is designed for graduates seeking to become registered nurses in Australia. This two-year master's degree is structured around semester-based study, with students completing a series of core and clinical practice units, earning credit points as they progress. The curriculum combines theoretical learning with simulation and clinical placements in a range of Queensland healthcare settings, including hospitals and community health services.

Units of study cover nursing theory, healthcare ethics, primary and acute care, pharmacology, and mental health practice, along with a focus on cultural competence and evidence-based care. Students also participate in work-integrated learning, undertaking substantial supervised clinical placements as part of their qualification. This hands-on experience is essential for meeting the requirements for professional registration in Australia.

Graduates gain skills in patient assessment, care planning, communication, leadership, and clinical reasoning. The course is suited to those with a bachelor's degree in another discipline who want to transition into nursing and who are ready for the demands and rewards of contemporary healthcare practice in Australia. Confirm specific details about course structure, credit points, and placement arrangements on QUT’s official website.

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

Typical roles and industries

Registered Nurse (acute, aged care, mental health, community, primary health)
Clinical Nurse Specialist or Consultant in Queensland Health, private hospitals, and aged care facilities
Roles in health education, research assistance and quality improvement within public and private healthcare organisations

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia. Nursing is an occupation on the skilled lists for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. International students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while completing this degree.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Nursing (Entry to Practice) at Queensland University of Technology?

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

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$91,700 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Typical roles and industriesRegistered Nurse (acute, aged care, mental health, community, primary health)Clinical Nurse Specialist or Consultant in Queensland Health, private hospitals, and aged care facilitiesRoles in health education, research assistance and quality improvement...

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