Master of Advanced Practice Nursing (NS80)

About the course

The Master of Advanced Practice Nursing enables registered nurses to build advanced knowledge and clinical capability for higher-level practice roles in selected areas of health care. You will deepen expertise in specialty practice, research and scholarship, and leadership and management to support evidence-informed care and service improvement. The course includes a substantial research component and offers a dissertation or project stream in nursing at masters level.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced practice nursing roles across hospitals, community and specialist health services, supporting complex clinical care, service development and quality improvement. Skills in leadership and research equip you to contribute to evidence-based practice, clinical governance and workforce development. Outcomes may include advanced clinical nurse roles, nurse unit leadership, clinical education and research-focused positions in nursing at masters level.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)