
Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health
Health and welfare
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health is a combined degree consisting of 200 credit points that combines both Advanced Nursing Practice and Public Health theory and practice. In undertaking this award, nurses will be equipped to assume future leadership roles and expand their scope of practice and reach into the health system. Upon graduating, students will be able to assume responsibility to lead health service developments and oversee dynamic changes to nursing practi
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 114963A
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Course overview
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health is a combined degree consisting of 200 credit points that combines both Advanced Nursing Practice and Public Health theory and practice. In undertaking this award, nurses will be equipped to assume future leadership roles and expand their scope of practice and reach into the health system. Upon graduating, students will be able to assume responsibility to lead health service developments and oversee dynamic changes to nursing practice in a way that creates change at a population level. Graduates completing this combined degree will be empowered to address current and future global health needs and be very well prepared to participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and implement public health interventions.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - A Master of Nursing Science (or equivalent) OR a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent), AND - A graduate certificate OR graduate diploma (or equivalents) in specialty nursing practice or a public-health related specialty, AND - A Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in either your undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. You are also required to demonstrate: - Registration as a nurse with a board of nursing in your own country at time of your application, AND - At least two years of documented clinical experience as a Registered nurse within the preceding five years from the time of your application. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. D - A graduate certificate OR graduate diploma (or equivalents) in specialty nursing practice or a public-health related specialty, AND - A Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in either your undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. You are also required to demonstrate: - Registration as a nurse with a board of nursing in your own cou Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - A Master of Nursing Science (or equivalent) OR a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent), AND - A graduate certificate OR graduate diploma (or equivalents) in specialty nursing practice or a public-health related specialty, AND - A Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in either your undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. You are also required to demonstrate: - Registration as a nurse with a board of nursing in your own country at time of your application, AND - At least two years of documented clinical experience as a Registered nurse within the preceding five years from the time of your application. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. D - A graduate certificate OR graduate diploma (or equivalents) in specialty nursing practice or a public-health related specialty, AND - A Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent) in either your undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. You are also required to demonstrate: - Registration as a nurse with a board of nursing in your own cou
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | The University of Melbourne | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $42,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Healthstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

