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Master of Nursing

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Nursing is a graduate-entry coursework degree designed for non-nursing graduates seeking to become a registered nurse. It builds clinical, relational and professional skills alongside anatomy, pathophysiology and pharmacology, with a strong emphasis on culturally safe, person-centred care informed by Indigenous knowledges. The program includes substantial supervised professional experience placements and simulation-based learning to prepare you for diverse healthcare settings as a master’s-level nursing qualification.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional practice as a registered nurse and can work across a wide range of healthcare environments, including hospital, community and specialty services. The course develops capability to deliver culturally safe, person-centred care across the lifespan and to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Career pathways may include roles in acute care, mental health, community health and other high-acuity or specialised settings, supported by extensive clinical placement experience in this master’s-level nursing program.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$51,300 per year

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CSP: A$4,738

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Information

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2 years

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January, February, March, July, October

campus icon Campuses

The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus) OR Westmead

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MANURSN11000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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