Griffith University
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
A postgraduate nursing degree for registered nurses seeking advanced expertise in research, leadership, and clinical practice. This program prepares you for senior roles in healthcare management, education, research, and policy development.
To be eligible for this program, you must hold a recognised Bachelor of Nursing degree or higher qualification, have current or temporary unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with AHPRA or equivalent professional body, and have completed at least one year of work experience as a registered nurse. International applicants must meet English language requirements with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 (no sub-score less than 6.0) or equivalent qualification. Degrees from overseas institutions must be assessed as equivalent to Australian accredited qualifications.
The program comprises 120 credit points structured into core and flexible modules. Core courses (60 credit points) include: Foundations of Research Inquiry, Quality and Safety in Healthcare, Preparing for Advanced Practice, Transforming and Leading Healthcare, Advanced Healthcare Practice in Chronic Health Conditions, and Applied Learning and Teaching for Health Professionals. Students select 20 credit points from core options including Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, or Clinical Trials. The flexible module (40 credit points) consists of a structured dissertation project completed across four components with guided academic supervision, allowing students to design and refine a small-scale research project aligned with their professional interests.
Griffith University is Australia's #1 university for nursing and midwifery according to ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025. The program is delivered by highly awarded academics with strong professional networks across the health sector. Industry consultation ensures the curriculum remains current, rigorous, and aligned with employer expectations. The university's strong focus on research, quality, safety, and elevated clinical capability supports progression into senior nursing positions.
Graduates are well-positioned for leadership, management, education, and research roles across hospitals, community health services, policy organisations, and academic institutions. Career outcomes include nurse manager, director of nursing, nurse educator, and nurse researcher. The degree supports workforce development, service improvement, and evidence-based care initiatives. Graduates are also eligible to apply for Higher Degree Research programs, enabling further specialisation in nursing research and advanced practice.
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