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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
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
- At least one year of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of your application.
You are also required to have:
- Current unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, AND
- At least one year of documented clinical experience in an acute care setting within the past five years, AND
- A graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master’s degree in an area of specialty nursing practice.
Depending on your subject enrolments, you may also require a Confirmation of Clinical Support form.
Indigenous applicants
Applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are given priority access to Nursing at the University of Melbourne.
Prospective Indigenous applicants are encouraged to:
- Complete the relevant section under the Graduate Access Melbourne requirement in the application form.
- Contact the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science Indigenous Student Support Office for application and admission support.
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
58+
with no communicative skill below 50CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
The Selection Committee will also consider your related work history.
Additional information
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.