Master of Nurse Practitioner

About the course

The Master of Nurse Practitioner is a part-time, externally delivered program for experienced registered nurses seeking advanced clinical practice and leadership as a nurse practitioner. You’ll build advanced assessment and management capability, including referral, prescribing and ordering diagnostic investigations, supported by a supervised professional practice component. Online study is complemented by short, on-campus residential teaching periods at UQ. This is a Masters qualification in Nursing.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for expanded-scope nursing practice and leadership across diverse healthcare settings, managing patients with acute and chronic conditions. The program supports progression toward nurse practitioner roles, with skills in advanced assessment, prescribing, referrals and coordinating care within multidisciplinary teams. Career pathways commonly include nurse practitioner positions and advanced practice or clinical leadership roles in hospitals, community health and specialised services. This is a Masters qualification in Nursing.

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)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)