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- 100% online course delivery of all units including orientation
- High level of mentorship and support from experienced Nurse Practitioners
- Develop advanced scope of practice, knowledge and skills in physical assessment, pharmacology primary, acute and chronic health care, Indigenous health, leadership, and research
- Benefit from an increased focus on primary health care, Indigenous health, leadership, assessment and research
- Assess and treat clients in a specialty field, order diagnostic investigations, prescribe medications and other interventions, and refer to other health care providers
- QUT offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to all domestic students enrolled in this course, which means a reduction in the fees you pay.
Highlights
- 100% online course delivery of all units including orientation
- High level of mentorship and support from experienced Nurse Practitioners
- Develop advanced scope of practice, knowledge and skills in physical assessment, pharmacology primary, acute and chronic health care, Indigenous health, leadership, and research
- Benefit from an increased focus on primary health care, Indigenous health, leadership, assessment and research
- Assess and treat clients in a specialty field, order diagnostic investigations, prescribe medications and other interventions, and refer to other health care providers.
Why choose this course?
If you’re ready to provide advanced care in a specialised field this course will prepare you with leadership and communication skills, and deep clinical knowledge. The course comprises eight units which focus on primary health care, Indigenous health, leadership skills, health assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and translational research.
Graduate ready to:
- independently and holistically assess, diagnosis and develop management plans for clients in your area of specialty
- order and interpret diagnostic investigations
- develop a holistic, person-centred health management plan
- improve health care outcomes for consumers
- confidently prescribe medications and apply non-pharmacological interventions
- directly and collaboratively refer patients to other healthcare professionals
- think critically and creatively in complex and unfamiliar environments, in both autonomous and inter-disciplinary modes of practice.
Explore this course
This course provides an opportunity for advanced practice, registered nurses to expand their scope of practice, knowledge and skills in preparation for endorsement as a nurse practitioner. The course demonstrates a clear integration with the national Nurse practitioner standards for practice (NMBA, 2021) which are grounded in the four domains of clinical practice, research, education and leadership. The course offers:
- new and innovative nationally accredited course with 8 units
- potential for advanced standing for previous study
- flexible delivery mode—we will work with you to develop the best progression plan over 2-4 years
- 100% on-line course delivery of all units including orientation
- opportunity to learn with a large team of highly experienced NPs
- high level of mentorship and support.
Flexible delivery
This course is offered in part-time, external study mode. You'll be supported with an extensive learning package of electronic resources, online webinars, and Zoom sessions.
You'll also have direct access to highly-skilled and experienced unit coordinators who are able to provide ongoing support to students across Australia.
QUT offers a comprehensive, on-line Orientation Week program in Semester 1 of the first and second years of the course.
Careers and outcomes
This course is subject to professional accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Graduates may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for endorsement as a nurse practitioner with NMBA.
Research pathways
Once completed, you can further your development by enrolling in a Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
Possible careers
- Nurse practitioner
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $2,900 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2024 fees
2024:CSP $2,800 per year part-time (48 credit points)
Fees
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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