Adelaide University

Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

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University Location Adelaide, South Australia
City Population 1.3 million
Student Population 65,000
Int'l Student Population 16,000
Main Campus Adelaide City Campus
Program Campus Adelaide City
Program Duration 2 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$46,700 (2026 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake July
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline No set deadline*
CRICOS Provider 04249J
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Overview

Adelaide University’s Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) will prepare you for a rewarding career as a registered nurse. As an accelerated program, you’ll learn the foundations of nursing and practice your first hands-on skills from your very first semester.

This qualification will prepare you to provide care across the full lifespan. You’ll learn the scope of practice as a registered nurse across all areas—from initial assessment and technical skills to triage and documentation. You’ll learn foundational biosciences, socio-political perspectives, and vital skills in evidence-based research and respectful communication that will underpin your everyday practice.

You’ll get a hands-on perspective of the many care settings nurses can work in with 800 hours of workplace experience. Learn in aged care, acute care and general healthcare settings, and feel confident to step into all kinds of roles when you graduate.

You’ll graduate able to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, the governing body for registered nurses across Australia.

Program

The first year of the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) introduces you to the biosciences that inform nursing care. Develop your theory in areas like pharmacology, preventing infection, and science in clinical practice. You’ll discover the socio-political landscape of Australia’s nursing system, including history, ethics, and how to communicate as a professional. You’ll consider some of the key clinical areas that inform Australia’s healthcare system, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare and mental healthcare practice.

In your second year, you’ll focus on real-world application while exploring forward-looking topics such as leadership, management, and evidence-based practice.

Clinical Placements
Across both years, you’ll benefit from practical learning in immersive simulated environments and real-world industry environments. You’ll engage in more than 800 hours of workplace experience in dedicated and general healthcare settings including aged care and acute care, and be able to practice your hands-on skills through immersive simulations and collaborative workshops.

Admission Requirements

Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree or higher from a recognized university with a minimum GPA of 2.7/4.0. Successful applicants whose degree studies are not from a health-related field will be advised to complete a short course in human anatomy and physiology before commencing.

Admission Timeline

*While there is no set application deadline, you are encouraged to apply at least 6 months prior to the program start date.