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Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) (Online)

Masters.
Charles Darwin University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) is delivered online with required on-campus attendance. It develops the advanced knowledge and skills needed for the expanded Nurse Practitioner role aligned with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards. Designed for experienced registered nurses, the course builds on prior postgraduate study and practice, emphasising culturally responsive, person-centred care, professional autonomy, accountability and clinical leadership across primary, secondary and tertiary settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner and work in public or private healthcare services. Career pathways include advanced clinical practice roles with either a broad general scope or a focused specialist scope, supporting higher levels of clinical decision-making, leadership and accountable autonomous practice. This master’s coursework degree prepares experienced nurses for endorsed Nurse Practitioner roles in nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


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

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tick icon Duration

2 years

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February

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Online

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SNNP02

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2023 CDU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPS (VCIHAS)

50% of tuition fees

tick iconCDU GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2022-2023

30% of tuition fees

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