Yes, you must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia.

Please visit the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing, Graduate Certificate in Critical Care, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, and Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing course pages for specific information about entry requirements for each course.

Generally, you are required to demonstrate one year of post-registration clinical experience to enrol in the Master of Advanced Nursing. Pro-rata, this is equivalent to 1800 hours. In some circumstances, the Faculty may assess your work experience and capability on a case-by-case basis.

Absolutely! At UTS Online, we offer a range of specialisations within our Master of Advanced Nursing.

You can choose from five specialisations, allowing you to focus on the area of nursing that aligns best with your career goals and interests. This customisation empowers you to tailor your education to meet your specific needs and aspirations. These include Acute Care, Chronic and Complex Care and Critical Care.

A general option with no specialisation is also available.

If you're unsure which specialisation aligns best with your aspirations, don't hesitate to contact our Student Enrolment Advisors. They are here to support you in making the right choice for your future. Schedule a call at this link or reach out to us on live chat.

Absolutely!

We understand that your journey in nursing education is unique. That's why UTS Online offers you the opportunity to build upon your existing qualifications. For instance, if you completed a Graduate Certificate in Critical Care, you can continue your academic journey by articulating into the Master of Advanced Nursing with a specialisation in Critical Care. We provide flexible pathways that align with your professional interests, allowing you to tailor your education to your specific needs.

Remember, we are always just an email or phone call away to help.

If you’ve completed relevant studies at AQF Level 8 or higher (such as a graduate certificate or graduate diploma), you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the Master of Advanced Nursing. To find out if you qualify, reach out to one of our Student Enrolment Advisors.

While our Master of Advanced Nursing course is delivered 100% online, assessments are highly practical and often applied to your workplace. To enter the course, you are required to be employed in a healthcare setting, as you will need to utlilise your clinical environment to complete subject activities and assessment tasks.

No, placements in a hospital setting are not required when studying the Master of Advanced Nursing. However, you must already be employed as an RN in a healthcare setting to fulfil the practical components of the course.

Studying this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to move into leadership and advanced practice roles in your career such as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, (Clinical) Nurse Educator (or equivalent), Clinical Nurse Consultant or Nurse Unit Manager.

An advanced nurse uses higher-level clinical reasoning, contributes to complex decision-making, leads practice improvement and supports the development of other clinicians. These roles often involve coordinating patient care, contributing to clinical governance, implementing evidence-based practice and influencing quality and safety across healthcare settings.

A master’s in nursing, such as the UTS Online Master of Advanced Nursing , helps nurses develop these capabilities through advanced study in leadership, clinical practice, research and professional development.

Australia’s best nursing schools are typically recognised for strong clinical partnerships, high-quality research, experienced teaching staff and strong graduate outcomes. Rankings often consider factors such as academic reputation, research performance and the ability to prepare nurses for modern, complex clinical environments.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at UTS is consistently recognised as a global leader in nursing education. It is ranked 3rd in Australia and 24th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2024), and #1 in Australia for Nursing and Midwifery based on academic reputation. In the Shanghai Rankings (2025), UTS is ranked #5 globally and #2 in Australia for Nursing. With more than 3,000 nursing and midwifery students enrolled across undergraduate and postgraduate study, it is one of the country’s largest and most research-active schools. UTS Online postgraduate nursing courses draw on this same academic foundation.

Nursing school rankings often reflect research excellence, industry relevance, simulation facilities, teaching expertise and the breadth of clinical partnerships. Schools that contribute significantly to workforce development and evidence-based practice tend to achieve higher ratings.

The UTS Faculty of Health is home to Nursing and Midwifery programs that hold an ERA 5/5 research rating. The school also hosts Australia’s only World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development, highlighting its global engagement. UTS Online postgraduate nursing options draw from this research and industry strength.

Universities differ based on curriculum design, placement opportunities, simulation resources, academic expertise and research intensity. Some prioritise strong clinical immersion, while others focus on innovation, global partnerships or specialist areas such as acute care or mental health.

UTS combines rigorous academic training with clinical partnerships and advanced simulation facilities. Its Nursing and Midwifery school includes more than 2,500 nursing students, demonstrating both scale and depth. UTS Online nursing study is built on this same evidence-based approach, tailored for working professionals.

Universities known for postgraduate nursing typically demonstrate strong research output, offer advanced specialty pathways and maintain strong collaboration with hospitals and health services. They often support workforce needs in areas like acute care, advanced practice, clinical leadership and digital health.

UTS is consistently recognised among the world’s top nursing schools and holds a QS global ranking of 24th. With more than 450 postgraduate nursing students, UTS Online extends this by demonstrating a strong capability in flexible, postgraduate education.

Comparisons often focus on accreditation, curriculum structure, teaching quality, research performance, simulation facilities, clinical placement networks and graduate employment outcomes. Many students also consider whether a school contributes to health innovation or participates in national and international health initiatives.

The Nursing and Midwifery school at UTS publishes information on its research strengths, industry connections and global engagement, including being the only WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development in Australia. This type of information can help prospective students assess how different universities support quality nursing education.

Assignments in our subjects are authentic, relevant and often grounded in your personal clinical context. They vary according to the subject and include, but are not limited to clinical reports, posters, online quizzes and vivas (oral assessment), podcasts, recorded presentations, education tools, proposals, protocols and professional portfolios. You will not be required to complete exams or group assignments to graduate the Master of Advanced Nursing.

When you enrol in the Master of Advanced Nursing at UTS Online, you’ll experience a flexible and intuitive online learning platform. Highlights include:

• Practical assessments designed to apply your knowledge directly to your workplace

• Flexible schedules that fit around your professional commitments

• Resources tailored to advanced nursing practices, including video tutorials and interactive tools

Here’s a video example showcasing key features of our online learning platform, including tools designed to enhance your study experience.

For practical tips on balancing your studies with work and life, click here to learn how to achieve your goals. Remember, our team is just an email or call away to support you every step of the way.