Master of Nursing in Australia for Indian Students

Master of Nursing in Australia is a recognised and ANMAC accredited course offered across 19 Australian Universities. Till 2021, ANMAC has accredited 33 Nursing courses in Australia ensuring quality and high standard education in nursing and midwifery. 

International students can pursue either a 3 years bachelor’s in Nursing or complete a 1-2 year diploma from a TAFE institute for nursing and then complete their bachelor’s within 2 years before applying for a Masters in Nursing in Australia which is again 1-2 years long.

Master of Nursing in Australia is a popular course among students because of diverse job roles in areas of nursing management, midwifery, post surgery care, etc. In order to work as a qualified nurse in Australia, one must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Check: International Student Guide to Australia

Master of Nursing in Australia Highlights  

PG Nursing Universities in Australia	19+
Duration & Type of Course	1-2 years | FT & Online
Admissions Available for	Both domestic & international students
Average Tuition Fee	AUD 30.000
Admission Requirements	Bachelor's and ELP scores
ELP Scores Accepted	TOEFL / IELTS / PTE
Career Options	Advanced Practice / Intensive Care / Primary Healthcare / Emergency Nursing etc.
Average Starting Salary	AUD 73,000 / p.a.

Read:  Why Study in Australia?

MSc Nursing in Australia for Indian Students  

Nursing in Australia is one of the most valued job options and hence, a lot of international students wish to study in Australia. Masters in Nursing in Australia for Indians comes with added advantage because:

• Australia offers international students a better hands-on experience while pursuing a Master of Nursing.
• Indian nurses can study Master of Nursing in Australia to earn better and have a better lifestyle.
• Earning can be higher for Indian students around 8% in comparison to Indian earning.
• Indians can hone their skills in Australia whilst Master of Nursing course and can choose their choice of specialisation from over 15 options.

Since India's bachelors in Nursing is not acceptable for Master of Nursing in Australia, Indian students specifically can either pursue their bachelor’s in Nursing from Australia itself. Or they can pursue a designated nursing course from a TAFE institute and then apply for masters in Nursing in Australia.

Check: Top Australian Universities offering Masters in Nursing 

MSc Nursing Top Universities in Australia  

There are over 15+ Australian Universities that offer a Masters in Nursing for international students. The following table shows the QS subject ranking for Nursing in 2021 for Australian Universities and the type of Nursing course they offer:

Australian Universities offering Masters in Nursing	QS Subject Ranking 2021 (Nursing)	Nursing Course Offered
University of Technology Sydney	#11	Master of Nursing (Research)
The University of Sydney	#13	Master of Nursing
Monash University	#15	Master of Nursing Practice & Master of Advanced Nursing
Griffith University	#25	Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
Deakin University	#30	Master of Nursing
Queensland University of Technology	#31	Master of Advanced Practice Nursing
The University of Melbourne	#33	Master of Nursing Science
The University of Newcastle	#36	Master of Nursing
The University of Queensland	#38	Master of Advanced Nursing & Master of Nursing

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Master of Nursing Graduate Entry in Australia  

Australia can entertain graduates entry for Master of Nursing only if the international students fulfil the following criterion:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Australia or from a country which is treated equally by NMBA.
• The nursing students must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or AHPRA.
• There may be some Australian Universities like Charles Darwin University which may require applicants to prove pre-clinical requirements like - first aid qualification or working with children clearance, etc.
• Applicants must have attained the required scores in the English language test for admission.

Check: Eligibility Requirements to Study in Australia

Masters in Nursing Australia Admission Requirements  

The following table briefly mentions the admission requirements of the top Master of Nursing Australian Universities for international students: 

Australian Universities	Admission Requirements	Annual Tuition Fee	Application Rounds
UTS	Recognized bachelor’s degree, submit a research proposal and must have nursing registration.  IELTS: 7.0 / PTE: 65-72 / TOEFL: 584-609	AUD 34,100	Research Session 1, 2 & 3
The University of Sydney	Bachelor's degree with Level 7 of AQF IELTS: 7.0 / PTE: 68  Online Literacy Test followed by an interview.	AUD 43,500	Round 4: Jan 3, 2022
Monash University	Australian UG degree with 60% average with either 6-point credit unit in human anatomy / physiology OR Monash Human Bio short course (equivalent)   IELTS: 7.0 / PTE: 65 / TOEFL: 98	AUD 41,000	Round 1 & 2
Griffith University	Bachelor of Nursing from a recognized institution with GPA of 4 and AHPRA nurse registration  IELTS: 6.5 / TOEFL: 575	AUD 31,500	Trimester 1 & 2
Deakin University	Bachelors equivalent to H2B with 60% and high standard of research  IELTS: 7.0	AUD 36,300	Trimester 1, 2 & 3
The University of Melbourne	Bachelors or equivalent completed not more than 10 years back or older graduate degree with 5 years of work experience.  IELTS: 7.0	AUD 33,400	Round 1 & 2
The University of Newcastle	Registered nurse with honours or postgraduate / graduate diploma with 1 year of work experience.  IELTS: 6.5	AUD 38,800	Trimester 1: Jan 24, 2022  Trimester 2: May 9, 2022  Trimester 3: Aug 22, 2022
The University of Queensland	Bachelors with 4 GPA and completion of one tertiary course – biological science / chemistry / physics not more than 10 years ago.  IELTS: 7.0	AUD 35,400	November 30 (of the previous year)

Read: Documents Required to Apply for Masters in Australia

Master of Nursing Leading to Registration in Australia  

In 2021, over 7,500+ applications were filed by qualified nurses in order to get registration to work in Australia. There are five levels for assessing an application leading to nursing registration in Australia:

Criteria I: Identity Proof 

• Passport 
• Marriage certificate 
• Passport sized photograph 

Criteria II: English Language Proof 

• IELTS: 7.0 
• PTE: 65 

Check: Which exam to take IELTS / TOEFL / PTE?

Criteria III: Meeting Australian standard of education for nursing and midwifery 

NMBA qualifies the following countries at oar with Australian education in Nursing: 

• Belgium Flanders 
• Chile 
• Pakistan 
• Papua New Guinea 
• Singapore 

Criteria IV: Work Experience Proof 

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a nurse or midwife with following professional references from: 

• Official letterhead from hospital or clinic 
• Written by a supervisor directly who is a nurse or midwife 
• The references must have a date and official signatures with contact information.  

Criteria V: Declaration of clear track record to get registration in order to work in Australia. 

Upon meeting the above criterion, apply for registration to AHPRA and wait for confirmation. In case the application gets approved, you will get the visa and hence you will be able to practice nursing in Australia.

Check: Types of Student Visas in Australia

MSc Nursing Salary in Australia  

The average salary for a nurse holding a masters degree ranges between AUD 73,000 to AUD 80,000 annually and can go up to AUD 120,000 as well with experience. The salaries of MSc Nursing candidates in Australia varies depending upon the location of practice. The following graph throws light on how much are Masters in Nursing degree holders in Australia can earn:

Since Queensland (QLD), South Australia (SA) and Western Australia (WA) are the highest paying areas for candidates holding a masters in Nursing, the graph above summarises the sector wise salaries in these areas. The job roles are in a descending order, with maximum experience level to the lowest.

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Masters in Nursing in Australia Public or Private Education 

A lot of students willing to pursue a career in Nursing in Australia have conflicting views between pursuing their masters from a public university or a private university in Australia. But both type of institutions have their own pros and cons, the following is a brief comparison:

Australian Public Universities for Masters in Nursing	Australian Private Universities for Masters in Nursing
Pros
Better training	Cleaner but not too many clinical surroundings
Higher diversity in terms of patient emergency, medical emergency and surgical experience.	Lesser diversity in patient complication cases
Since developed internally thus, more resources are available.	More routines due to booked cases.
Different roles within the hospital as educator, nursing specialists, etc.	Availability of perks for nurses like food and lodging.
Cons
Issues in dealing with different types of people usually for longer stay.	Usually short duration stay at the hospital thus, lesser issues in dealing with agitated patients.
Shifts are fast paced.	Work as per surgeon’s schedule and care is tailored accordingly.
Higher clinical tasks such as patient documentation.	Lesser clinical tasks as shifts are mundane.

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