Why study the Master of Advanced Nursing with UTS Online

Ranked #3 in Australia for academic reputation in nursing and midwifery¹

Top 100 University Globally3

Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing & Midwifery2

5 star rated for excellence across 8 categories2


1QS Top Uni Ranking 2024        2QS Stars Rating 2021–2024        3QS World University Rankings, 2025

What you will study

UTS Online’s Master of Advanced Nursing is comprised of 8 core subjects (48cp) and four specialised subjects.

Note: Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma after completing 8 subjects. To find out more, download a course guide or speak with an Enrolment Advisor.

Core Subjects

  • Specialty Clinical Practice 
  • Applied Pathophysiology in Practice 
  • Evidence for Informing Practice 
  • Advanced Professional Practice 
  • Research in Health 
  • Leading Health and Social Care 
  • Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare 
  • Comprehensive Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
 
  • Graduate
    Certificate

Program structure

UTS Online’s Master of Advanced Nursing is comprised of 12 subjects, specialising in one of the following:

Acute Care (major), Chronic and Complex Care (major) and Critical Care (major).

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
4 SUBJECTS | 8 MONTHS

or, continue studying

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA (exit only)
+4 SUBJECTS | 16 MONTHS

or, continue studying

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MASTER’S
+4 SUBJECTS | 24 MONTHS

graduate with a master's degree

Choose your pathway

Tailor your degree with a specialisation from the list below. A general option with no specialisation is also available.

 

 

 

Want to learn more about the online Master of Advanced Nursing specialisations?

Not only do we have the right tools to help you in your studies, we also have a student support team who care about your success.

Download a course guide Speak to an Enrolment Advisor

 


Upcoming study periods

UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.

Course information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in nursing

AND

  • Current registration as a Nurse in Australia (AHPRA) OR For international applicants, current registration as a Nurse in their home country or place of residence, current Authority to Practise, and proof of current registration as a nurse with an International regulatory body - International Nurse Regulator Collaborative Website | NCSBN

AND

  • A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, post-registration clinical experience

AND

  • Evidence of concurrent employment as a Registered Nurse in, or access to, the chosen/relevant clinical area of study.

Applicants’ current nursing registration are confirmed via the National Register of Practitioners. Applicants should ensure that details of their registration are up to date on this register.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11303 Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing.

English language requirements

English language requirements apply to both international and domestic students. Please refer to the UTS English language requirements for further information on how to satisfy the requirements for the course/s.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in each subset; or TOEFL: internet-based: 94 overall, reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23, writing 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subset; or OET: minimum score of B in each of the 4 components (listening, reading, writing, and speaking).

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.  

 

Master of Advanced Nursing
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate + 8 subjects from the Master of Advanced Nursing

UTS Online’s Master of Advanced Nursing is designed for nurses who want to drive better outcomes for person-centered care in advanced clinical settings. This course is delivered part-time, 100% online and influenced by strong healthcare industry partners, making it one of the most contemporary and comprehensive courses of its kind. 

FEE-HELP

To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.

To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Your previous studies or employment experience can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.

If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.

To see if you may be eligible to receive recognition of prior learning, speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.

 

Unsure about your situation?

One of our Student Enrolment Advisors can assist you with more information, including alternative pathways.

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Masters
All units from the Graduate Certificate + 4 Diploma units or continue studying

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