The University of Newcastle
Master of Nurse Practitioner
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Nurse Practitioner prepares registered nurses for the autonomous Nurse Practitioner role in an area of specialised nursing practice: Ageing and Palliative Care, Child and Family Health, Chronic and Complex Care, Emergency and Acute Care, Mental Health and Primary Health Care. You will develop advanced skills in nursing health assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation of care by undertaking studies in pathophysiology, pharmacotheraputics, diagnostic reasoning, advanced nursing practice, and the quality use of medicines. Specialised graduates will have the capabilities to work independently and collaboratively, as expert members of the healthcare team, directly contributing to people’s positive health outcomes.
Delivery mode
The University of Newcastle 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.
Admission requirements
- Current general registration as a registered nurse in Australia.
- A minimum of two years full-time equivalent (FTE) as a registered nurse in a specialised clinical field and two years FTE of current advanced practice, as defined by the NMBA, in this same clinical field.
- A minimum one-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) postgraduate qualification in a clinical field at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 or higher.
Additional entry requirements:
- Nominations of two clinical supervisors approved by the Program Convenor. The clinical supervisors are to consist of:
- An endorsed nurse practitioner or senior clinical nurse with a master's degree or equivalent within the area of practice; and
- A medical practitioner who is an expert in the student's chosen area of practice.
- 2 referee letters to evidence two years (FTE) of current advanced nursing practice in a clinical field.
- Confirmed workplace support to complete all professional experience requirements of the program, including a minimum of 300 hours of integrated supernumerary professional practice.
- Applicants are also required to provide a completed Site Suitability Checklist for each site to be used for their IPP experience for approval by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 7
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Nurse Practitioner will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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