UTS Online
24 months (minimum)
Advance your nursing career with UTS Online's Master of Advanced Nursing, a flexible 100% online program for registered nurses seeking leadership and advanced clinical roles. Develop expertise in evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and healthcare innovation while maintaining your current employment.
Applicants must hold a completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification in nursing (or overseas equivalent), current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (or international equivalent), and current employment as a registered nurse or a letter of offer to commence employment by study commencement. A minimum of 1 year full-time (1800+ hours) or equivalent part-time post-registration clinical nursing experience is required. International students must meet English language requirements: Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each subset), TOEFL internet-based 94 overall, or PTE 65-72 overall.
The Master of Advanced Nursing comprises 12 subjects across core, major-specific, and elective components. Core subjects include: Specialty Clinical Practice, Applied Pathophysiology in Practice, Evidence for Informing Practice, Advanced Professional Practice, Research in Health, Leading Health and Social Care, Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare, and Comprehensive Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning. Students select a major (Acute Care, Critical Care, or Flexible) with specialized subjects. Acute Care major covers Nursing-Sensitive Indicators and Recognising Acute Deterioration. Critical Care major includes Professional Practice in Critical Care and Complex Critical Care. Electives span Contemporary Digital Health, Healthcare Systems, Health Information Management, Health Promotion, Change Implementation, Organizational Management, Policy and Politics in Healthcare, Quality and Safety Improvement, and Value-Based Care.
UTS is ranked #1 in Australia for academic reputation in Nursing and Midwifery and 24th globally by QS World University Rankings. The institution holds a 5-star rating for excellence across 8 categories and is home to Australia's only WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development. With over 3,000 nursing students and strong healthcare industry partnerships, UTS Online delivers contemporary, evidence-based postgraduate nursing education designed to meet evolving workforce needs and drive healthcare innovation.
Graduates are prepared for advanced nursing leadership and practice roles across diverse healthcare settings. Career opportunities include Nurse Unit Manager positions (predicted 23% demand increase by 2030), Clinical Nurse Consultant and Specialist roles, Nursing Educator positions, and Nurse Researcher opportunities. With Australia facing a predicted shortage of over 70,000 nurses by 2035, advanced nursing qualifications position graduates for high-demand roles. Nurse practitioners in Australia earn an average salary of A$125,000 annually, reflecting the financial benefits of advanced qualifications.
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