Diploma of Nursing
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The online Master of Science in Nursing offers four graduate tracks for BSN-prepared nurses.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Nursing and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
- Communicate effectively
- And evaluate evidence-based practice.
Career outcomes
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse educator
- Nurse executive leader
Curriculum
- Four tracks (Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Executive Leader
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) built on evidence-based practice
- Clinical reasoning
- Leadership and health equity
- Delivered online with clinical components
- The programme is accredited and offers post-graduate APRN certificates.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
- Typically with a minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification
- Some advanced diplomas require a related RMIT diploma or equivalent.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 91
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
- Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
- Graduation certificates
- English test evidence
- Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,875 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Bundoora |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Vocational Education |
| Department | Department of Health and Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
10 Feb 2027
88 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 10 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,875 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 91.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.