University of Sydney
2 years full-time
This master's degree prepares experienced registered nurses to become autonomous nurse practitioners in Australia. Combining advanced clinical knowledge with 300 hours of supervised practice, graduates gain the expertise and credentials to lead healthcare delivery across diverse clinical settings.
Applicants must hold current general registration as a registered nurse with a minimum of two years full-time equivalent experience in a specified clinical field and two years of current advanced nursing practice in the same field. A postgraduate qualification at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 in a clinical field is required. Evidence of confirmed support to complete all professional experience requirements, including 300 supernumerary integrated professional practice hours, must be provided. English language proficiency must be demonstrated. International qualifications may be recognized through prior learning assessment.
The Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) comprises core units of study prescribed according to a structured course of study, totaling 72 credit points. Students complete a professional practice capstone in their final year, designed to synthesize learning from throughout the degree with prior clinical experience. The program includes 300 hours of supernumerary integrated professional practice (SIPP) conducted under supervision of a Primary Clinical Supervisor. Units of study focus on advanced nursing practice, clinical decision-making, and professional development relevant to nurse practitioner authorization. The curriculum is delivered through a multi-modal format with predominantly online or mostly online units, with no more than one-third of required units offered in face-to-face mode.
The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia and 13th globally for nursing according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The institution is a top 20 university globally and the Sydney Nursing School is ranked 10th globally in the 2024 Shanghai Global Ranking for Academic Subjects. The program is taught by highly respected nursing practitioners and researchers, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services. This master's degree is offered only at this level and is specifically designed to meet Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requirements for nurse practitioner authorization.
Completion of this Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) makes graduates eligible to apply for authorization as a nurse practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Graduates are positioned to work autonomously and collaboratively in a variety of healthcare settings across Australia, making substantial contributions to future healthcare policy and direction. The advanced knowledge and expertise gained enable nurse practitioners to lead clinical practice, mentor other healthcare professionals, and influence healthcare delivery and policy development at organizational and systemic levels.
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