Master of Nursing – Entry to Practice

About the course

This postgraduate entry-to-practice nursing degree is designed for applicants with a prior non-nursing bachelor degree who want to qualify as a registered nurse. You’ll learn with experienced nursing educators, use purpose-built simulation facilities and clinical equipment, and complete extensive supervised professional placements. The course emphasises safe, contemporary practice and employability development in the final year in a Master coursework nursing programme.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to begin professional practice in a wide range of health settings, supported by substantial clinical placement experience. Career pathways can include roles in public and private hospitals, aged care and nursing homes, community and school health services, hospital-in-the-home programs, pathology and specialist services, alcohol and drug services, and defence health environments as a Master coursework nursing qualification. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

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)