Master of Nursing (Clinical Nursing)

About the course

Designed for practising Registered Nurses, the Master of Nursing (Clinical Nursing) lets you consolidate and formalise specialised clinical knowledge through advanced coursework and a supervised research thesis. You’ll select a research topic aligned to your area of nursing practice and work with a supervisor to complete the project. The program is delivered online with study options suited to working nurses in postgraduate nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may strengthen career progression as senior and specialist Registered Nurses by combining advanced clinical study with supervised research skills. The qualification can support roles involving clinical leadership, quality and safety initiatives, education support, and evidence-based practice development across healthcare services. It also provides a foundation for further research engagement in clinical nursing within hospitals, community health and other care settings.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)