Southern Cross University
2 years full-time
Become a Registered Nurse in just two years with this graduate entry master's degree. Designed for graduates from any discipline, this program combines theoretical knowledge with 840 hours of supervised clinical placements to prepare you for professional nursing practice and AHPRA registration.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline completed within the last 10 years with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (Credit average), and one 12 credit point unit in human anatomy/physiology or related area. English language proficiency is required: IELTS (Academic) minimum 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and 6.5 in Writing, or equivalent qualifications. Already registered nurses are not eligible. Inherent requirements apply to ensure students can meet clinical practice demands.
The Master of Nursing curriculum covers: The Health Narrative Across the Lifespan, Introduction to Clinical Practice, Health and Indigenous Peoples, Introductory Pharmacology, Chronic Health and Disability Across the Lifespan, Health Assessment Across the Lifespan, Evidence-Based Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Nursing I, II, and III, Community Partnerships, Nursing Research, Promoting Nursing Leadership, Transition to Practice, and Interprofessional Health Practice. The program emphasizes research, Indigenous health, clinical practice, knowledge translation, patient-centred care, and evidence-based practice delivered through the Southern Cross Model's interactive 6-week unit structure.
Southern Cross University is renowned for leadership, education, and clinical expertise in nursing and is highly sought after globally. The university offers 5-star ratings in postgraduate Overall Educational Experience, Skills Development, Student Support, and Teaching Quality (Good Universities Guide 2026). SCU is ranked in the global top 151-225 universities for Nursing (QS World University Rankings 2026). Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities simulating real healthcare settings and the innovative Southern Cross Model featuring shorter, immersive 6-week units with interactive, discussion-based learning.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and can practice in diverse primary, secondary, or tertiary healthcare settings throughout Australia. With further qualifications, Registered Nurses can pursue clinical specialties, become nurse practitioners, senior defence force personnel, research coordinators, academics, or business owners. The degree provides robust employment prospects in the growing healthcare sector.
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