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Diploma of Advanced Nursing
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- Online
- Diploma
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Advanced Nursing offered by the School of Health in Social Science.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Advanced Nursing. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Skills
- Understanding
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme. As a full-time student
- You will take four core courses and one option course each semester. Courses named on the page include empirical
- Research proposal
- Homelessness and Inclusion Health
- Critical Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Stroke Rehabilitation. Options include Global Public Health: a critical approach to health improvement
- Complex Interventions: an engaged approach to development and evaluation
- Community Nursing. It includes a dissertation or research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent
- With course-specific prior study or professional requirements where applicable.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree or equivalent
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT or approved equivalent
Documents you’ll need
- Certified academic transcripts
- Award certificates where applicable
- Passport or proof of identity
- English proficiency evidence
- Course-specific supporting documents where required
How to apply
- Check the official entry requirements for the chosen course. Apply through Deakin's StudyLink Connect international application service or an authorised agent. Complete the application details. Upload the required documents. Submit the application. Follow the University's offer instructions if admitted.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $17,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health |
| Department | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International applicants may be considered for Deakin scholarships including merit-based tuition-fee reductions; Eligibility and availability vary by scholarship and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
70 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
7 Jun 2027
206 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $17,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component, TOEFL iBT or approved equivalent.