Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare by mastering the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to become a registered nurse in Australia, in just 2 years (or part-time equivalent).
This program is designed for applicants who have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline within the past 10 years and who can meet minimum GPA requirements.
You'll learn to work effectively in interprofessional teams to promote quality health outcomes through safe and effective nursing practice, in a program developed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registered Nurse Standards for Practice.
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To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
PTE Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
Bridging English (BE) results, CES, and BEP not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply.
Learn about inherent requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.
If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help.
Learn about pathway options