University of Technology Sydney
Master of Advanced Nursing Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months (minimum)
- Course Type: Master's
Advance your nursing practice through clinical leadership, evidence-based care and specialist study in acute or critical care, with flexible major options and fully online learning.
Course overview
The Master of Advanced Nursing at the University of Technology Sydney is designed for registered nurses seeking to extend their clinical expertise and take on greater responsibilities in healthcare. The course focuses on advanced nursing practice, clinical decision-making, leadership and evidence-based approaches to improving patient care across different healthcare settings.
Across 12 subjects (72 credit points), you'll explore applied pathophysiology, comprehensive physical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, clinical research, professional practice and healthcare quality. Choose from three majors: Acute Care, Critical Care or Flexible. The Acute Care major focuses on recognising and responding to patient deterioration, while Critical Care examines complex patient needs and specialist nursing practice. The Flexible major allows you to select electives that align with your professional interests.
Delivered entirely online and part-time, the course can be completed in a minimum of 24 months. Each subject runs for seven weeks, with learning designed to fit around professional commitments. Registered nurses who have completed an eligible graduate certificate may qualify for entry into the master's degree with eight additional subjects. An exit pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing is also available, subject to course requirements.
Key facts
15th March, 2027
10th May, 2027
5th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
25th October, 2027
What you will study
The UTS Online Master of Advanced Nursing comprises 12 online subjects (72 credit points).
Core subjects
Complete all eight subjects:
- Specialty Clinical Practice
- Applied Pathophysiology in Practice
- Evidence for Informing Practice
- Advanced Professional Practice
- Research in Health
- Leading Health and Social Care
- Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare
- Comprehensive Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Majors
Choose one of the following three majors.
Acute Care
Complete both subjects and two electives:
- Nursing-Sensitive Indicators in Acute Care
- Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration
- Two electives
Critical Care
Complete both subjects and two electives:
- Professional Practice in Critical Care
- Complex Critical Care
- Two electives
Flexible
Complete four electives from the available elective subjects.
Elective subjects
Available elective options include:
- Contemporary Approaches to Digital Health
- Creating a Culture of Teaching and Learning in Healthcare
- Designing Innovative Learning
- Foundations of Healthcare System
- Fundamentals of Health Information Management
- Health Promotion
- Implementing and Evaluating Change
- Learning and its Trajectories
- Organisational Management in Health Care
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
- Quality and Safety Improvement Methods
- Strategic Learning in Workplaces
- Systems and Service Innovation
- Managing for Value-Based Care
Subject availability may vary between teaching periods.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- A completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification in nursing, or an overseas equivalent AND
- Current registration as a registered nurse in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or an international equivalent AND
- Current employment as a registered nurse, or a letter of offer confirming employment as a registered nurse by the commencement of study AND
- A minimum of one year of full-time (1,800 hours or more), or equivalent part-time, post-registration clinical nursing experience.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
Applicants required to demonstrate professional work experience must provide:
- Proof of registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or an international equivalent AND
- A curriculum vitae (CV) AND one of the following:
- A Statement of Service provided by an employer.
- A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by an employer.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may consider the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing, subject to its admission requirements.
English language requirements
English language requirements apply to both domestic and international applicants.
The English language proficiency requirements for international students or domestic applicants with international qualifications are:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 7.0 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 94, with a minimum reading score of 24, listening score of 24, speaking score of 23 and writing score of 27.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 65–72, with a minimum score of 65 in each component.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited for online postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
The course develops the ability to:
- Lead innovative, evidence-informed nursing practice to improve patient care and healthcare outcomes.
- Critically evaluate clinical research, healthcare policies and guidelines to inform professional practice.
- Apply advanced clinical leadership and decision-making skills in complex healthcare environments.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve healthcare quality, safety and efficiency.
- Promote ethical, inclusive, culturally responsive and person-centred nursing care.
- Advocate for patients and contribute to equitable healthcare practices.
- Educate, mentor and support the professional development of healthcare practitioners.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to influence healthcare policy, clinical practice and service improvement.
Career outcomes
Career pathways may include:
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Researcher
- Clinical Quality and Improvement Manager
- Digital Health Nurse / Clinical Informatics Specialist
- Nurse Policy Advisor
- Chronic Disease Program Coordinator
- Corporate Health Consultant
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $3,216
- Indicative annual tuition fee (36 credit points) in 2027: $19,298
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $38,595
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.