Program Overview
The Acute Care Nursing at Griffith University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Acute Care Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Acute Care Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Practice in Nursing
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Foundations of Research Inquiry (offered online and\non-campus at South Bank only)
- Health Leadership and Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants to the Master of Acute Care Nursing must hold:
- a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution and a\xc2\xa0GPA\xc2\xa0of 5 and above
- OR a Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing from Griffith University (students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing).
- a current or temporary unrestricted licence as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to these programs are described\xc2\xa0below.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Griffith University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Griffith University
Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The university was founded in 1971, but was not officially opened until 1975. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-27
- Language English
- Duration 12 months