Ranked #1 in Australia for academic reputation in nursing and midwifery¹
Top 100 University Globally3
Top ranked for Excellence in Research in Australia for Nursing & Midwifery2
5 star rated for excellence across 7 categories2
1QS Top Uni Ranking 2024 2QS Stars Rating 2018-2021 3QS Rankings, 2024
What you will study
UTS Online’s Master of Advanced Nursing is comprised of 8 core subjects (48cp) and four specialised subjects.
Note: Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma after completing 8 subjects. To find out more, download a course guide or speak with an Enrolment Advisor.
Core Subjects
- 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
Program structure
UTS Online’s Master of Advanced Nursing is comprised of 12 subjects, specialising in one of the following:
Acute Care (major), Chronic and Complex Care (major), Quality and Safety (major), Critical Care (major), Mental Health (major).
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE |
4 SUBJECTS | 8 MONTHS
or, continue studying
GRADUATE DIPLOMA |
+4 SUBJECTS | 16 MONTHS
or, continue studying
MASTER’S |
+4 SUBJECTS | 24 MONTHS
graduate with a master's degree
Choose your pathway
Tailor your degree with a specialisation from the list below. A general option with no specialisation is also available.
SPECIALISATION
Acute Care
Acquire the fundamentals to excel in diverse clinical roles, comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and quality care.
You will learn:
- Clinical transition skills
- Person-centred care
- Medication safety competence
- Acute care expertise
SPECIALISATION
Chronic and Complex Care
Specialise in high-demand sectors for success in one of Australia's fastest-growing fields.
You will learn:
- Chronic disease burden analysis
- Self-management strategies
- Health promotion and literacy
- Determinants of Health
SPECIALISATION
Quality and Safety
Enhance person-centred care with in-demand skills, standards alignment, and advanced systems.
You will learn:
- Advanced quality skills
- Enhanced safety expertise
- Innovative system implementation
- Quality healthcare improvement
SPECIALISATION
Critical Care
Master expert nursing knowledge and complex patient data for confident clinical decisions.
You will learn:
- Core critical care concepts
- Evaluate complex patient data
- Manage life-threatening conditions
- Person-centred care
SPECIALISATION
Mental Health
Excel in mental health care and make a significant impact in a national health priority area.
You will learn:
- Specialist mental health skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Recovery-focused practice
- Industry-recognised leadership
Upcoming study periods
UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.
Course information
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum score of 7.0 in each subset; or TOEFL: internet based: 94 overall, reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23, writing 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subset; or OET: minimum score of B in each of the 4 components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.
If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.
To see if you’re eligible to receive RPL, speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
Unsure about your situation?
One of our Student Enrolment Advisors can assist you with more information, including alternative pathways.