Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

• Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.

And

• Have completed a graduate certificate (AQF8) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline.

And

• Have one year of documented postgraduate clinical experience within the past five years.

And

• Have a current unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: an area of specialty nursing practice.

The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

About selection

As part of your application, you must also:

• Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements

• Depending on subject enrolments, applicants may also require a Confirmation of Clinical Support form.

Missing information or documents may result in your application being deemed ineligible.

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance
• Relevance of professional qualifications and registrations
• Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Pathway information

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:

1. Complete the relevant section under the Graduate Access Melbourne requirement in the application form.
2. Contact the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science Indigenous Student Support Office for application and admission support.

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.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.