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Master of Advanced Nursing

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Online logo

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Unit Manager, Nursing Manager, Safety Manager, WHS officer

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Qualification

Master's Degree

Awarded By

UTS Online

Duration

2 years part-time (minimum)

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Looking to expand your existing nursing skills? Want to open yourself up to new career opportunities? Do all that and more with the Master of Advanced Nursing from UTS Online.

Over the period of your studies you will undertake eight core subjects and four subjects from one of three specialisations – Acute Care, Chronic and Complex Care, or Critical Care. This course will allow you to offer advanced care and achieve a leading level of evidence-based clinical practice in your chosen field.

UTS is the #1 ranked university for nursing in Australia and #11 in the world. In this course, you will learn from world-leading educators and clinicians to enhance your critical care knowledge, which you can apply to your current clinical practice.

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

  • Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue postgraduate studies; AND
  • Applicants must be currently employed in a healthcare setting and have one year of post-registration clinical experience; AND
  • Applicants must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia. Students’ current nursing registration will be confirmed via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Students should ensure that details of their registration are up-to-date on this register.

FAQS

In this Master of Advanced Nursing course, the subjects you may study include:

Core Units

  • 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
  • Comprehensive Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning

And four units from one of the following specialisations.

Acute Care

  • Clinical transition skills
  • Person-centred care
  • Medication safety competence
  • Acute care expertise

Chronic and Complex Care

  • Chronic disease burden analysis
  • Self-management strategies
  • Health promotion and literacy
  • Determinants of Health

Critical Care

  • Core critical care concepts
  • Evaluate complex patient data
  • Manage life-threatening conditions
  • Person-centred care

Technology is driving change. At UTS Online we use the latest learning technology to help you get ahead and stay ahead in a changing world, faster.

UTS is the top-ranked young university in Australia and ranked 11th globally*. Our 100% online postgraduate courses give you the opportunity to access our world-class education wherever you are.

Our courses are created by leading industry academics who partner with organisations operating at the edge of progress. The courses are delivered through an innovative and interactive online platform, designed by experts in online education who understand how to make lessons personal and engaging.

With UTS Online, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need for your immediate future as well as the capability to keep adapting as new technologies, new career environments and new social challenges change our world even more.

*QS Top 50 Under 50, 2020

Student Support

You'll have the support you need to succeed with a dedicated Student Success Advisor who will navigate and motivate you through to graduation day.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Master of Advanced Nursing from UTS Online.

The need for nurses with advanced skills is on the rise. This qualification will give you the know-how to drive better outcomes and provide advanced levels of care.

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