Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
With a flexible delivery model that offers both online and on-campus study options, UNE stands as a leader in nursing education in Australia. Our Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) is designed as a professional entry degree, paving the way for eligibility as a Registered Nurse.
With the rapidly growing demand for healthcare professionals, you will graduate from this course with a wide range of career opportunities both locally and internationally. You can pursue roles in the public and private health sectors, nurse education and research, health and welfare service management, as well as health care promotion and public health.
Why study the Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)?
This course will to prepare you for diverse clinical environments, armed with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the ever-changing field of nursing. Our curriculum is aligned with the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, ensuring you meet the highest professional standards. Our teaching and learning strategies create an engaging blended learning environment, combining online and on-campus components.
UNE's Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) is externally accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), ensuring our program meets national standards of quality and excellence. Upon completion of the program, you can apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to become a Registered Nurse.
What makes our course different?
The University of New England is based in regional NSW, making our focus on rural nursing a unique feature of our program. Course content and professional experience placement will familiarise you with working in a rural context. This emphasis on rural healthcare prepares you to make a meaningful impact on underserved communities. While studying with us, you will be able to:
Learn to integrate and apply knowledge from biomedical, psychological, and social sciences, allowing you to develop a holistic understanding of nursing practice. You'll graduate with adaptive, innovative nursing skillsets, ensuring you are responsive to the rapidly evolving needs of individuals and society.
Complete clinical placements with major health service providers in the public, non-profit and private sectors, community and mental health, or in specialist multidisciplinary primary health care services.
Study flexibly. Our students come from diverse professional and clinical backgrounds and we know that you value flexibility when it comes to balancing study with your existing commitments. Join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment, or study online, gaining hands-on experience in our Clinical Simulation Lab and engaging face-to-face with your peers and academic staff during mandatory on-campus intensive schools.
Campus Information
Armidale
Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living. Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights all for a fraction of the price you'd expect to pay in a major city. You can live in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquility of New England on a rural property.
Sydney
UNE Sydney (formerly Parramatta FutureCampus) is an innovative learning hub providing students with access to student support, workshops, tutorial rooms, study areas, conferencing facilities, and online learning technologies.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of New England is proud to employ more than 1,500 people, putting us on the list of the 25 largest private employers in Maine — but the numbers don’t tell the full story. At UNE, we’re about people, community, and purpose, and we pride ourselves on the supportive, mission-driven environment that we offer to our employees. Visit our waterfront Biddeford Campus or our tree-lined Portland Campus, and you’ll be met by friendly colleagues who encourage and inspire one another and who believe that what they do — regardless of their position — makes a difference. Such special people deserve the best an employer can offer. That’s why we provide a variety of flexible benefit options to our hardworking team of faculty and professional staff. From our generous leave package, retirement plan, and premium health insurance, to daily perks like free mass transit use and restaurant discounts, these benefits are just one way we show our appreciation.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
A candidate shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 7 four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized Australian University or tertiary institution (or overseas equivalent as assessed by Australian Education International National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR)); or
(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 7 or Level 8 or Level 9 one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized Australian University (or overseas equivalent as assessed by AEI-NOOSR); or
(c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in eLearning or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Comparative Education) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Gifted and Talented: Teaching for High Potential) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or the Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education or the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education or the Graduate Certificate in International Schooling, Education and Development or the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership or the Graduate Certificate in Special Education or the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages award of the University of New England*; or
(d) hold the AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Education Studies of the University of New England; or
(e) hold an AQF Level 7 non-initial teacher education Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 8 degree of Bachelor with Honours or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of a University in a non-relevant discipline**; or
(f) hold a minimum AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent as assessed by AEI-NOOSR, and satisfy the School by the provision of evidence (by providing a Statement of Service on company letterhead documenting a minimum two years' full-time equivalent relevant teaching experience) of adequate preparation for candidature**; and
(g) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.
*Candidates admitted under Rule (c) who hold the Graduate Certificate in eLearning or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL) or the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages may specialize in the same or different area or not specialize. Candidates admitted under Rule (c) who hold the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Comparative Education) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Gifted and Talented: Teaching for High Potential) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies) or the Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education or the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education or the Graduate Certificate in International Schooling, Education and Development or the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership or the Graduate Certificate in Special Education must choose a different specialization or not specialize.
**Candidates admitted without a pre-service teaching qualification shall not be permitted to undertake the following specializations: Indigenous Australian Education or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL-EAL/D).
English language tests
UNE accepts students who have either:
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic overall score of at least 7.0, with no sub-band less than 7.0.
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test OR at least 79 in the internet-based test. You must receive a rating of no less than 22 in the written component.
A Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.
To be eligible, you must have received your English language test score within two years of the date of application for admission to UNE.
- Course Code: 117406F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
66432 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 40 AUD
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