Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)

About the course

UNE’s Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) is a professional entry master’s degree designed for graduates from other fields who want to become eligible for Registered Nurse registration. You can study flexibly with online and on-campus delivery and complete a structured program of nursing theory and supervised professional experience. The course is positioned to meet workforce demand and supports pathways into contemporary nursing practice. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue Registered Nurse roles across public and private healthcare services after meeting registration requirements. Career pathways may include hospital and community settings, aged care and disability services, and broader health and welfare organisations. The degree can also support progression into nurse education and research, health service management, and health promotion and public health roles within the nursing profession at a master’s coursework level.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)