Charles Sturt University
Master of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDesigned for registered nurses looking to upskill for advanced nursing practice, this postgraduate degree will enhance your critical thinking, decision-making and research-related skills for advanced nursing practice. Delivered 100 per cent online, you’ll experience the Charles Sturt difference – total flexibility – allowing you to complete your course in a timeframe that suits you.
Delivery mode
Charles Sturt 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.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree or professional qualification which leads to registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency or equivalent.
- Applicants must have at least 12 months full-time experience as a registered nurse.
English Language Requirements
You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:
- Providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English.
- For undergraduate courses, have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0
- No individual score below 5.5
- For postgraduate coursework courses, have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0
- No individual score below 6.0
- For higher degree by research courses, have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.5
- No individual score below 6.0
- Obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
Course fees
$26,576
$32,592
$26,576
$32,592
Career opportunities
The Master of 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,...
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...
Director Of Nursing
A Director of Nursing oversees nursing duties in a hospital or other healthcare facility. You’ll manage nursing staff and coordinate nursing progra...
Nurse Manager
Nurse Managers are highly experienced clinical nurses who manage a clinical unit or health division (eg, ICU, emergency room, maternity ward). They...
Nurse Unit Manager
A Nurse Unit Manager supervises a team of nursing staff in a healthcare setting. You might work at a hospital or be employed in another workplace s...
Research Nurse
Research Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who are at the forefront of medical innovations and improvements to nursing and treatment pra...
About Charles Sturt University
At Charles Sturt University, we believe in making a difference. We are proud of our international research across many disciplines, including agricultural and veterinary science; education; biological, environmental and chemical sciences; ethics and philosophy.
Our academics are proven experts in their fields, and our research connections span the globe.
We believe wisdom transforms communities. With tenacity, we help to shape resilient, sustainable regions for the future. Acknowledging the culture and insight of First Nations Australians, our ethos is clearly described by the Wiradjuri phrase, yindyamarra winhanganha, meaning the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.
Our mission is to build skills and knowledge in our regions. We offer choice and flexibility to students and work hand-in-hand with our industries and communities in teaching, research and engagement. Growing from our historical roots, we share our knowledge and expertise as a significant regional export industry and we bring strength and learning from this back to our regions.
Through our values, we create a welcoming community experience and learning environment that supports innovative research, advances society and gives back to our regions.
