Master of Nursing Science
Griffith University · Brisbane, Australia
About this programme
Australia's #1 university for nursing and midwifery. (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) Designed for registered nurses, this postgraduate degree builds on your existing experience and provides the expertise needed to take on leadership, education, research and advanced practice roles in healthcare. With a strong focus on research, quality and safety and elevated clinical capability, this degree supports your progression into senior nursing positions. Highlights of studying the Master of Nursing Science Strengthen your understanding of research inquiry and
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 18 months
- Tuition
- A$39,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Online, Part-time
- Intake
- July, March
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Nursing, professional registration, 1 year work experience as a registered nurse
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- International Academic Merit ScholarshipPartial funding · Automatic: no separate application required
- International Student Academic Excellence ScholarshipPartial funding · Automatic: no separate application required
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution
- Vice Chancellor's International ScholarshipPartial funding
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round