Program Overview

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Overview

The Master of Nurse Practitioner is a 2-year, part-time master's program designed to equip experienced registered nurses with the specialist skills required for advanced and expanded clinical roles. The program offers flexible online learning, allowing students to balance study with their current commitments, and includes 300 hours of professional practice under the supervision of a clinical support team and clinical mentor.

Program Details

• Program Code: 5677
• AQF Level: 9
• Duration: 2 Years part-time
• Start Semester: Semester 1 (16 Feb, 2026)
• Location: External
• Scholarships available: Yes

Program Highlights

• Upskill to a nurse practitioner qualification and open doors to a variety of professional nursing roles and specialities.
• Benefit from a program of 300 hours of supervised clinical professional practice.
• Study under experienced nursing practitioners and researchers who are leaders in the field, both in Australia and internationally.
• Take advantage of a flexible external delivery in which coursework is available in online study modules and discussions.
• Complete a 3- to 5-day Residential School each semester, providing the chance for on-campus learning.

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Work placements
• Online study
• Research experience
• Fieldwork
• Workshops

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Nurse practitioner professional development of provided care
• Quality use of medicines, drug pharmacokinetics and drug pharmacodynamics
• Advanced nursing practice I
• Advanced clinical practice I

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Emergency nurse practitioner
• Palliative care nurse practitioner
• Neonatal nurse practitioner
• Urology nurse practitioner
• Alcohol and substance use nurse practitioner
• Oncology nurse practitioner
• Nephrology nurse practitioner
• Nurse facilitator
• Diabetes educator
• Paediatric nurse practitioner

Professional Memberships

When you graduate, you may be eligible for memberships with the following professional organisations:

• Australian College of Nursing
• Australian College of Nurse Practitioners

Professional Registration

When you graduate, you may be eligible for registration with the following professional organisations:

• Nursing And Midwifery Board Of Australia (endorsement)

Program Accreditation

The Master of Nurse Practitioner is accredited by:

• Australian Nursing And Midwifery Accreditation Council

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical field.
• To hold an unrestricted licence as a registered nurse in Australia, with no condition on registration related to unsatisfactory professional performance or unprofessional conduct.
• Two years, full-time equivalent experience as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and two years at an advanced practice level in the same clinical field.
• A grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
• Entry is competitive with a limited intake.
• Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

• $2,995 (2026)

Additional Costs

• Students are responsible for the cost of transportation and accommodation to attend residential schools or practicals.

Government Assistance

Financial Aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

HECS-HELP

Domestic places in the Master of Nurse Practitioner are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Centrelink Support

The Australian Government has approved this master's program for income support payments to be made to eligible students.

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

• William Ivers Memorial Scholarship
• Professor Frank Monsour AM Scholarship
• Charles Ferdinand Marks and Elizabeth Gray Marks Prize
• Douglas H.K. Lee Family Scholarship

How to Apply

Applying Online

All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Master of Nurse Practitioner is 5677.

Important Dates

The closing date for this program is:

• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.