Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

This two-year graduate entry program is an intellectually stimulating and challenging nursing program for students who already hold a degree in any field and want to become a registered nurse in Australia. This course attracts students from diverse academic disciplines and promotes critical thinking and engaged debate in a vibrant learning environment.



In this program you will develop clinical practice knowledge and skills, explore healthcare systems and develop an understanding of your profession within local and global contexts. You will investigate workforce and professional practice issues, contemporary health problems, ethical issues in health care, community expectations for healthcare quality and safety, and many more interesting topics.



This course provides extensive nursing clinical practice, including 880 clinical hours. Approximately half the nursing subjects involve clinical placements in health facilities, both public and private, and in Sydney Nursing School's clinical laboratories that simulate health care environments.



The Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry), studied alone as a graduate entry program or as part of a combined degree, is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for the purposes of becoming a Registered Nurse.



Westmead study option





In response to high industry demand for our graduates, the University of Sydney is now offering the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program at the Westmead health precinct.



This program is open to graduates from any field – no prior health-related education required.



Completion of this two-year degree enables you to apply for nursing registration in Australia.



The majority of classes will be held at Westmead Campus with many opportunities to engage with activities and students enrolled at Camperdown campus, including shared lectures linked via teleconference and other technologies.



Students based at Westmead will have access to a diverse range...