The University of Adelaide

Master of Clinical Nursing

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They help treat patients in all sorts of health care settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour.

Our Master of Clinical Nursing offers you an intensive two-year path to a rewarding career as a registered nurse.

You’ll emerge with an advanced professional qualification recognised Australia-wide. You could assist in operating theatres, emergency wards, and a multitude of other health care environments. You might pursue hospital roles in acute care, aged care or mental health. Perhaps you’ll work in rural communities or with aid organisations.

Delivery mode

The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Distance

Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites

A pre-requisite of entry into the Master of Clinical Nursing program is the successful completion of a Human Physiology/Anatomy (Level 1) University course prior to commencement of the program. Applicants who have not studied human anatomy or physiology content in their previous tertiary studies will be required to complete an equivalent course prior to consideration of any application for entry. Applicants should ensure that the course is focussed on human anatomy from a body systems level and not a cellular level (ie respiratory, cardiac, musculoskeletal systems etc).

In addition, all applicants are required to meet the English Language skills Registration Standard as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

Successful completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a pass average in a field other than Nursing. The Master of Clinical Nursing is not available to applicants who hold a degree in Nursing. Due to limited Commonwealth supported places, selection will be based on academic merit.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $8,890 $104,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$8,890
Standard Tuition:
$104,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$8,890
Full Fee Tuition:
$104,000
Enquire with The University of Adelaide to find out more.
Study mode Distance
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $8,890 $104,000 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 The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is ranked in the world's top 100 universities. We are recognised globally as a leading research university.

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