1. Undergraduate degree
First, you must meet the requirements for your undergraduate degree.
2. Graduate degree
The Master of Nursing Science requires applicants to have completed an undergraduate degree.
How long will it take?
3 years
Bachelor degree
2 years
Master of Nursing Science
Why study nursing?
From humanitarian work and disaster relief in an international setting, to health services within your own community – nurses play a crucial role in healthcare services globally.
Our courses enable you to enter the nursing profession, specialise in a chosen area and advance your scope of practice. We will prepare and support you to realise your potential within the nursing profession and beyond.
You’ll graduate with both an undergraduate and a graduate degree, giving you a higher level of qualification than a traditional double degree.
Career outcomes
Career outcomes
- Internationally recognised nursing qualification
- Specialist elective opportunities to further develop your skills and interests.
Professional accreditation
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Hear from our graduates
Find out what motivated our current students to choose Melbourne, and the impact studying with us has had on their lives and careers.
I had a really positive experience. I was quite fortunate because the university has a really good collaboration with the hospital where I work. Everyone was always so helpful.
Chantelle - Oncology paediatric nurse
What can I study?
What are the study options?
Standard entry
Other entry pathways
Looking for personalised advice?
Find out more about our graduate degrees and get support with your application. Speak to our expert staff online, via phone or at an upcoming event. You can also register to learn more about your course options and opportunities via email.
Why study nursing at the University of Melbourne
Join our health service network
Benefit from our partnerships with leading health service providers, learning in our state-of-the-art facilities, clinical labs and virtual spaces.
Learn from the experts
You'll learn from experts in their field, clinical practitioners and nursing leaders with relevant, up-to-date knowledge, experience and research.
Be inspired by your surrounds
Situated within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, our campus is at the heart of a global hub of world-leading research institutes and health services.