Melbourne School of Health SciencesNursing

As a Nursing student you will participate in a rigorous and intense graduate-level learning experience. Whether you are undertaking your first nursing qualification or returning to study to specialise or undertake research, you will benefit from the University’s strong links to hospitals, community and professional bodies and be well prepared to work in an ever-changing and complex environment.

The largest major metropolitan teaching hospitals are among our clinical partners ensuring best clinical practice opportunities and research collaborations.

Below is a list of our degrees and diplomas and who each program is tailored for.

Master of Nursing Science
For graduates of other disciplines with no nursing qualifications to prepare for entry to practice as a Division 1 Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
For registered nurses to gain skills to work in advanced practice roles

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice
For Division 1 Registered Nurses who want to gain proficiency and competency in a specialty nursing practice area

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
For Division 1 Registered Nurses who want to gain specialty theory knowledge (no clinical practice)

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice
For Division 1 Registered Nurses who want to gain beginning specialty practice skills

PhD
For students with a health care background who want to undertake a substantial piece of research which makes a significant and original contribution to the nursing profession

Master of Philosophy
For students with an honours degree in nursing who want to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through academic and clinical–based research