The University of Sydney

Master of Nursing

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University Location Sydney, New South Wales
City Population 5.3 million
Student Population 73,000
Int'l Student Population 10,600
Main Campus Camperdown / Darlington
Program Campus Camperdown / Darlington or Westmead (26 km west of Sydney)
Program Duration 2 years
Estimated Annual Tuition AUD$48,900 (2025 fees; subject to increase)
Semester Intake February/March
Next Available Intake 2026
Application Deadline Varying rounds*
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Overview

The University of Sydney Nursing School has a reputation for academic excellence, quality teaching and innovative research, ensuring that you gain valuable knowledge and specialist skills which are current, relevant, marketable and responsive to community health care needs now and in the future.

As a Sydney nursing student, you’ll learn in Sydney’s state-of-the-art Susan Wakil Health Building, with access to brand new clinical simulation teaching spaces, research facilities, a multi-service clinic and a brand new library.

According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject (Nursing), the University of Sydney is ranked #1 in Australia and #20 in the world.

Program

Throughout the Master of Nursing, you will learn from leading experts through hands-on learning as you develop a strong theoretical understanding of health and illness, and how care is provided and experienced.

Beyond clinical care, you will also study human biology, pharmacology, research and evidence-based practice, social contexts of health and illness, illness experiences, healthcare systems, leadership in healthcare and other professional topics, including legal and ethical issues in healthcare.

Clinical Placements
An essential feature of Sydney’s pre-registration nursing degrees is a structured off-campus Professional Experience Placement (also referred to as Student Clinical Experience) program undertaken in a variety of practice settings. They are designed to introduce you to the profession of nursing through both clinical and theoretical components.

Before each clinical placement you will practice your skills in Sydney’s clinical labs and high-fidelity simulation wards.

Placement sites include private and public hospitals, mental health services, community health centres, and schools. The majority of clinical placements occur within the Sydney metropolitan area, but you will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements in regional or remote areas around NSW or interstate.

This course requires you to complete 40 hours per week over 22 weeks for a total of 860 hours.

Admission Requirements

1. Completed bachelor’s degree
You must have a completed undergraduate degree in a discipline other than nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.2/4.0.

Those who successfully meet the admission criteria will receive a conditional offer and an invitation to undertake literacy and numeracy testing. An interview will then be scheduled based on those results. Literacy and numeracy tests for international students are undertaken online and interviews are held via Skype.

2. Numeracy Test
The numeracy test will assess fundamental mathematical ability and will consist of 15 questions addressing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages and units of measurement. Calculators will be permitted; however, no mobile devices are to be used. Applicants are given 15 minutes to complete the numeracy test. Applicants are required to achieve a “satisfactory” rating for the online numeracy test to be eligible to be invited for an interview.

3. Interview
Your interview will be conducted in a group setting (either in-person or via Zoom) with up to nine applicants and will be facilitated by two academic staff members. The interview process will take approximately one hour. The group will be set a task which you will work through together to complete within a 30-minute timeframe. Examples of issues that the group may need to consider as part of the task include allocation of roles, and available knowledge or skills of individual group members that could be useful.

The way in which candidates present themselves during the interview process will also be taken into consideration and it is expected that smart-casual attire is worn.

Admission Timeline

*The University of Sydney Nursing School assesses applications for this program in 3 rounds. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible as the Master of Nursing can fill quickly.

Deadlines for 2025 Intake

Round 1: May 31, 2024
Round 2: September 27, 2024
Round 3: December 3, 2024