Advancing nursing for a changing world
Research suggests that prolonged, untreated pain, can have lifelong developmental consequences.
Young children and infants are most at risk.
Watch how Di Crellin, Nurse Practitioner, is using her postgraduate education in nursing to advance practice and improve patient care.
*Impact story reference: 14. Crellin D J, Harrison D, Santamaria N, & Babl, F E. 2021. Comparison of the psychometric properties of the FLACC scale, MBPS and observer applied VAS used to assess procedural pain. J Pain Res 2021(14), pg 881-92.
Many of the below courses can be studied 100% online and part-time, so you can study while you work. As part of our work-integrated learning (WIL) model, even with online classes, you will receive guided supervision at your employing hospital. This model is designed to maximise your learning, clinically and theoretically, and enable you to confidently apply your knowledge to practice.
Professional entry course
This program gives you access to world-class clinical and theoretical study, leading to a globally recognised Australian nursing accreditation. 2 years full-time, on campus (Parkville).
Courses for professionals
Lead health service developments and oversee dynamic changes to nursing practice in a way that creates change at a population level. 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible for entry on the Australian Health Practitioner Register as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner. 2 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Upon graduating, nurses can assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to nursing practice. 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Created in response to the growing need for specialist nurses with excellence in mental health, the course is based on the National Framework for Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing Education developed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing. 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time. Online.
This course delivers comprehensive and evidenced-based education in chronic disease management, preventive health, and advanced nursing practice. 1 year part-time.
Develop a sound understanding of the theory and scientific advances that underpin the comprehensive care and management of people affected by cancer. 1 year part-time. Online.
Gain skills and evidence-based knowledge needed to provide specialist care in a high-pressure, constantly changing emergency department environment. 1 year part-time.
Advance your knowledge and specialist skills in critical care nursing, equipping you with the expertise to care for patients and their families in high-pressure environments.
Advance your knowledge and specialist skills in critical care nursing, equipping you with the expertise to care for patients and their families in high-pressure environments.
Paediatric and neonatal courses
Enhance your knowledge of epidemiology, health issues related to incontinence, and the anatomy, applied anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant for the assessment and treatment of incontinence. 1 year part-time. On campus (Parkville).
Learn from the latest evidence and best practice guidelines to provide high quality care for sick paediatric patients and their families.
Gain the clinical competence to practise paediatric intensive care nursing as benchmarked against Australian Practice Standards for Specialist Critical Care Nurses. 1 year part-time.
Gain the clinical competence to practice paediatric critical care nursing as benchmarked against Australian Practice Standards for Specialist Critical Care Nurses.
Scholarships
The Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship program supports registered nurses and midwives to complete postgraduate study to support working in primary care. Funding has been provided by the Australian Government and the scholarships will be administered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP).
Why study nursing?
- #1 University in Australia and #13 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Benefit from industry links and research networks, including The Royal Melbourne, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Austin Health, Western Health, Northern Health and more.
- Study nursing courses endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and informed by the Australian National Professional Development Framework for Cancer Nursing.
Looking for personalised advice?
Find out more about our graduate degrees and get support with your application. Speak to our expert staff online, via phone or at an upcoming event. You can also register to learn more about your course options and opportunities via email.
I had been working in advanced clinical nursing roles for a few years, and wanted to build upon my practical experience and take the step towards becoming a nurse practitioner. I work with other nurses who studied at Melbourne University and had a good experience, so I decided to study here. It can be challenging to balance full-time work with part-time study, but flexible learning arrangements with the blend of online and face to face learning have helped me to achieve some balance. The course helped me to plan and implement some clinical practice changes that I believe will greatly improve care for vulnerable patients and has also allowed me to develop essential leadership skills needed to lead change.
Thomas JonesMaster of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner)