Master of Nurse Practitioner
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J
Nurse practitioners have an expanded scope of practice enabling independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients. Develop advanced knowledge and skills in your specialty.
Designed for
Nurses wishing training to work collaboratively or autonomously in an advanced and extended clinical role
Structure
96 units
Subjects
- Nurse practitioner
Standard entry requirements
Prior study entry requirement - You must have a completed postgraduate qualification from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant clinical field. Hospital and professional training, certificates, etc are not acceptable in lieu of a higher education postgraduate qualification. Incomplete postgraduate studies are also not acceptable. Professional registration entry requirement - You must have current registration as a nurse (Division 1) without conditions with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Clinical practice entry requirements - You must: be currently working in an advanced nursing practice role, have a minimum of four years full-time (or equivalent) clinical practice experience as a registered nurse in the nominated speciality, have a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) experience (within the last six years) in an advanced nursing practice role in the nominated speciality, have the support of your Executive Director of Nursing (or equivalent).
Recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Graduates may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for authorisation to practise as a nurse practitioner in Australia.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | No |
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Further information
This course is only available part-time and is not available to international students. It is recommended that students attend on-campus sessions during Orientation Week in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
