Gain the skills to lead teams, mentor others and shape the future of nursing
Choose from 1 of 3 principle specialisations or a double major.
- Advanced Practice: Giving you the skills you need to deliver advanced patient care
- Leadership and Management: Giving you the confidence and knowledge to embrace leadership or management positions in healthcare, or
- Education: Giving you the ability to take on educational practice roles in clinical or non-clinical environments.
You may also choose to combine two of these specialisations and graduate with a double major.
Qualify from a world-class university
100% online & part-time
Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as two years part-time.
Choose your career pathway
Choose to specialise in either advanced practice, education or leadership and management, or combine two and graduate with a double major.
Ranked in the top 30 universities in Australia
JCU is in the top 30 universities in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. You'll study with industry leaders, specialists and experienced nurse academics.
Program highlights
- Transform your practice and improve your clinical skill set.
- Choose from three in-demand specialisations.
- Develop key skills to help you succeed in clinical contexts.
- Understand the latest in healthcare informatics.
- Designed by passionate nursing professionals.
- Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
- Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
Build a better healthcare system for tomorrow
JCU Online’s Master of Nursing will empower you to understand and implement research, and embrace leadership or educational practice roles in a hospital environment. You’ll be equipped to step up and drive the change needed to optimise your patients’ health outcomes.
This innovative, 100% online course moves with you – giving you the flexibility to study around your busy schedule. Learn from some of Australia’s foremost nurse academics, prepare to maximise the potential of your nursing career and help shape a better health system.
Nested qualifications: Early entry exit options
You can also build towards your master’s degree through flexible entry and exit points and ‘qualify as you go’ through our nested qualifications. As you study your Master of Nursing, you will gain your Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Nursing. If you need to finish your study early, you may still qualify for a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Get in touch with an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.
Your personalised Enrolment Advisor
The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.
Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:
- Determining your eligibility for the course.
- Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
- Time management strategies for success.
- How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
- Any questions you have about your application.
Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor
Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am-5pm (AEST)
Student Story
Balancing work and family commitments is challenging for any nurse, especially once they take on study. I chose to study with JCU Online for the flexibility that was offered. With guidance from the advisors, I was able to map out a plan that would fit with my lifestyle.
Leisa Sanderson, Master of Nursing (Graduate)
Student Story
JCU Online surprised me with how much the teaching team was interested in my studies' success! The team was so supportive, kind, respectful and directed to study resources with frequent advice.
Bosco Ntuyenabo, Master of Nursing (Graduate)