The University of Melbourne

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

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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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2The University of Melbourne———International students
2027 · Semester 1Parkville——$42,000per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • The University of Melbourne

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    Swanston St, PARKVILLE, VIC

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  • Parkville

    Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Parkville, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Healthstudy.unimelb.edu.au
  2. The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
  5. English language requirementsOfficial source
  6. Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  7. Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  8. Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
  9. Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
  10. GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
  11. International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
  12. Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
  13. Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
  14. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health at The University of Melbourne: Fees & Entry Requirements