Overview

This programme combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, equipping you to deliver high-quality, sustainable care across diverse healthcare settings. Develop critical thinking, tackle complex challenges, and position yourself as a future leader in global healthcare.

The course covers professional nursing subjects, applied sciences, research, and contemporary nursing practices. You'll engage in collaborative learning through simulated clinical labs, interactive tutorials, and 840 hours of clinical placements in various settings and health districts. Please note, travel to different clinical facilities will be required to complete placements.

The Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) offered by University of Wollongong , works on an extended academic year. First year commences with an intensive January session followed by Autumn and Spring sessions.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Demonstrate autonomy in applying theoretical and research-based knowledge, ensuring safe, high-quality, people-centred, and culturally safe nursing practice based on the best available evidence.

Employ critical thinking and expert judgement, using the best available evidence and sustainability principles, to systematically assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing practice.

Reflect upon and critically evaluate complex information, using it to enhance nursing practice, research methodologies, and as a foundation for lifelong learning.

Lead evidence-based, collaborative practice that fosters effective therapeutic, sustainable, and professional relationships.

Exhibit expert judgement, values, and behaviours that represent professional, legal, ethical, and sustainable nursing practice.

Conduct research and convey knowledge, skills, and ideas effectively and respectfully with individuals, interdisciplinary teams, specialists, and non-specialist audiences.

Prioritise personal health, including mental well-being, ensuring safety and sustainability for oneself and others.

Take responsibility for continuous professional development, research initiatives, and accountability in nursing practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Acute Nursing Practice

Applied Pathophysiology and Therapeutics for Nurses

Clinical Placement Experience

Chronic Nursing Practice

Evidence-Based Healthcare

First Nations Healthcare

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

102 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia
Liverpool, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 108467A
A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%, completed less than 10 years prior to the date of application OR

A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%, completed more than 10 years ago, plus a completed postgraduate qualification with an equivalent average mark greater than 60%, completed within the last 10 years.
Faculty consideration may be given to applicants with a qualification older than 10 years and relevant work experience.

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Tuition Fees

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44370 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

34658 AUD / year

≈ 34658 AUD / year

Additional Details

Liverpool - International: $20880 (2026)

Living costs

Wollongong

Australia

1600 - 2200 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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