Program Overview

Nursing (Pre-Registration)

Course Resolutions

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes). These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies.

1 Course Codes

• Code: MANURSNG-11
• Course title: Master of Nursing

2 Attendance Pattern

• The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
• Candidates will attend either the Camperdown campus or the Westmead campus for the duration of their degree.
• Transfer between campuses is only permissible in exceptional circumstances with the approval of the relevant delegate.

3 Master's Type

• This master's degree is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

4 Admission to Candidature

• Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admission criteria.
• Admission to the Master of Nursing requires:
  • Satisfaction of the English language proficiency requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
  • A Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, or equivalent qualification, and relevant work experience.
  • Performance in an interview to a standard considered satisfactory by the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery.
  • Applicants who are registered as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia are not eligible to apply for this course.
  • Applicants who are currently registered in their home country and who do not meet the requirements for registration as a nurse in Australia are eligible to apply for this program provided they meet the above entry requirements.

5 Requirements for Award

• The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in Table A for the Master of Nursing.
• To qualify for the award of the Master of Nursing, a candidate must complete 96 credit points of core units of study as set out in the table and any prescribed professional experience placement.
• Candidates are required to attend clinical simulation and fieldwork as prescribed.

6 Progression Rules

• Candidates may be permitted to enrol in Year Two units of study while also enrolled in Year One units of study in the Master of Nursing, providing the requested units are available in the required semester and the pre-requisites and co-requisites have been met.

7 Time Limits

• A full-time candidate must complete all the requirements for the course within four calendar years of first enrolment, including periods of suspension.
• A part-time candidate must complete all the requirements for the course within five calendar years of first enrolment, including periods of suspension.

8 Credit for Previous Study

• Credit awarded for previous study will not exceed 24 credit points and not for units that require clinical skills training and/or professional experience placement.
• Credit will not be granted for recognised prior learning older than five years at the time of first enrolment.

9 Transitional Provisions

• These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2026.
• Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2026 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.