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Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration)

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

Applicants can apply directly to UOW. You may be required to have scans or electronic copies of the following documents ready to attach to your application:

  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Before starting your application, review the entry requirements, intake dates, and deadlines for your chosen degree at UOW. International students should also be aware of both UOW's general English language requirements and the English proficiency standards required for a student visa.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
2 years full-time
Starts
  • NURSE Jan 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 108467A
UOW: 3145

Overview

Prepare for a rewarding career as a registered nurse with the Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration). This program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, equipping you to deliver high-quality, sustainable care across diverse healthcare settings. Develop critical thinking, tackle complex challenges, and position yourself as a future leader in global healthcare.

The course covers professional nursing subjects, applied sciences, research, and contemporary nursing practices. You'll engage in collaborative learning through simulated clinical labs, interactive tutorials, and 840 hours of clinical placements in various settings and health districts. Please note, travel to different clinical facilities will be required to complete placements.

The Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration), works on an extended academic year. First year commences with an intensive January session followed by Autumn and Spring sessions.

See the course handbook for more information.

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

The Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) is only available full-time. No recognition for prior learning is available for this course. Students seeking recognition for prior learning should consider applying for the Bachelor of Nursing.

There will be a foundation subject offered as an intensive during January. Students MUST pass this subject to continue in the Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) program and commence the Autumn session subjects.

NOTE: The Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) operates on an extended academic year, generally commencing in late January and concluding in early to mid-December.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0

    7.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    94

    24

    27

    24

    23

    Before you can start studying to become a registered nurse, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council requires you to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. To be eligible for an offer you must declare one of the following:

    • You will have completed six years of schooling (including at least two years of secondary school) in English in one of the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, or
    • You have undertaken/will undertake an English language proficiency test accepted for entry to this course preference in ONE sitting within two years before the course start date (minimum test results as outlined under English Language requirements)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    NSW Health Requirements
    The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:

    • undergo a national criminal record check; and
    • comply with NSW Health's immunisation requirements


    prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.

    The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:

    • undergo a national criminal record check, and 
    • comply with NSW Health immunisation requirements

    This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.

    Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Health Placements section.

    Child Protection
    Under the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, and the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013, students enrolled in UOW degrees where their studies require them to engage in activities that involve children or young people, may be required to complete a Volunteer/Student Declaration and/or undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

     

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$19152 (2025)$81396 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • NURSE Jan, 2025 at Wollongong

    Compulsory Orientation: 13 - 14 January 2025
    January Intensive Session: 15 Jan - 13 Feb 2025

    NB: The Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration), works on an extended academic year. First year commences with an intensive January session followed by Autumn and Spring sessions.

    Applications Close

    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 21 October 2024*
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