Australian Catholic University

Master of Clinical Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of Clinical Nursing is designed to expand your knowledge and skills in clinical nursing and practice.

ACU Online offers a generic Clinical Nursing course as well as the Master of Clinical Nursing with nine specialisations: correctional health, gerontological nursing, medical, renal, surgical, neuroscience, cardiac care, intensive care and perioperative.

By undertaking a specialisation, you will develop your holistic care skills in specialty practice, including person- and family-centred health promotion. Specific knowledge in the areas of bioscience, pharmacology, and lifespan development, relevant to your chosen specialty, will also be explored and applied to your clinical nursing practice.

You will learn how to critically analyse and evaluate complex clinical presentations and apply your newly-acquired knowledge to effectively assess and problem solve in any health care environment.

Delivery mode

Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Clinical Nursing, an applicant must:

  • a) have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent;
  • b) hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $9,732 $9,732 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$9,732
Standard Tuition:
$9,732
Full Fee Tuition:
$9,732
Full Fee Tuition:
$9,732
Enquire with Australian Catholic University to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $9,732 $9,732 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Clinical Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultants are highly experienced nurses who oversee clinical operations and patient care in specialist wards and health units (eg,...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Nurse Specialist

A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist care to patients in a health care setting. You might collect patient information and administer tre...

Avg yearly income $112,060
Entry barriers Low

Nurse Educator

Nurse Educators are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who mentor and train student nurses as well as working nurses who are undergoing professional...

Avg yearly income $81,380
Entry barriers Low

Nurse Practitioner

A Nurse Practitioner provides advanced health care to patients in a hospital or other large healthcare setting. You’ll liaise with other health pro...

Avg yearly income $143,000
Entry barriers Low

Research Nurse

Research Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who are at the forefront of medical innovations and improvements to nursing and treatment pra...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About Australian Catholic University

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