University of Queensland
2 years
Become a registered nurse in just 2 years with this graduate entry master's program combining theoretical learning with 840 hours of supervised clinical practice in real healthcare settings across Brisbane.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline, completed within the last 10 years. A minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 7-point scale is required. English language proficiency is mandatory: IELTS overall 7 (reading 7, writing 7, speaking 7, listening 7), or TOEFL iBT overall 100 (listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23), or PTE Academic overall 72 with minimum 72 in all sub-bands. Applicants must have completed at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English, with at least 2 years between grades 7-12. Entry is competitive with limited intake capacity.
The program covers core nursing courses including Early Lifespan Nursing, Musculoskeletal Health and Injury Prevention, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Nursing, and Neuroendocrine and Mental Health Nursing. Students develop clinical reasoning through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and research experiences. A significant component involves 840 hours of supervised clinical placements: approximately 35 x 8-hour shifts in Year 1 and 70 x 8-hour shifts in the final year across diverse specialty areas including hospitals, critical care units, paediatric settings, perioperative environments, aged care facilities, emergency departments, and community health organisations.
The University of Queensland's School of Nursing is ranked 48th in the world for nursing according to the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, making it one of the highest-ranked nursing schools in Queensland and Australia. The program is developed by experienced health and nursing professionals using cutting-edge theories and skills. UQ's inquiry-based learning approach combines classroom instruction with extensive clinical practice in partnership with leading healthcare organisations, ensuring students develop strong clinical reasoning and practical skills in real-world settings.
Graduates are prepared for diverse nursing careers including Registered Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Perioperative Nurse, Remote Area Nurse, Emergency Care Nurse, Registered Nurse in Aged Care, Oncology Nurse, Rehabilitation Nurse, and Community Nurse. The nursing profession is experiencing high job growth, offering in-demand career opportunities. Graduate nurses typically earn between A$73,000-A$75,000 annually. Upon graduation, nurses may be eligible for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and membership with the Australian College of Nursing.
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