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Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Masters.
Edith Cowan University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) is designed for experienced nurses seeking advanced clinical practice beyond the scope of registered nursing. You’ll build capability in professional, legal and ethical decision-making within a nursing model of care, and strengthen culturally safe practice, including understanding the history and health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) in Nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced practice roles that require extended clinical assessment, diagnosis and management within a nursing model of care. The course supports progression toward nurse practitioner pathways and other senior clinical positions requiring high-level professional, legal and ethical judgement, alongside culturally safe practice for diverse communities. This supports Master-level nursing careers in complex clinical and community healthcare settings. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


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$4,750 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, July

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Online
City
Joondalup
South West
Sri Lanka

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L88

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

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