Study load
Approx 15+ hours per week* (see course structure)
Duration
2 years (240 credit points)
Intakes
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Cultivate an expert health leadership skill set.
The Master of Health (Advanced Nursing) equips you with advanced leadership skills to deliver evidence-based patient outcomes and drive progressive change in a range of healthcare settings. Upon graduation you will be ready to step into high-level leadership and management roles – specialising in fields such as nursing education, development, and policy development and implementation.
Federation University Online’s postgraduate courses have been ranked #1 in multiple categories
I’ve absolutely loved it, even though I was really worried about studying again. But you make that decision and you make the commitment to do it and it just happens.
– Stacey Krahe, Federation University Graduate, Nursing
Discover Your Path in Nursing with Federation University Online!
Take the next step in your nursing career with our free, downloadable Nursing Career Road Map. This essential guide helps you explore which courses align with your current qualifications and outlines potential career outcomes. Uncover the best path to advance your career today.
Industry insights
With a Master of Health (Advanced Nursing), you will be expertly equipped to vastly improve your professional standing in healthcare-based roles, including:
- Lead nursing positions
- Nurse and nurse unit manager
- Emergency nursing
- Professional nurse educator
- Lead nursing opportunities
Fees
2026 Indicative Fees
$4,738 annual student contribution amount (Commonwealth Supported Place)
If you’re offered a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Your fees (student contribution) are set on an annual basis by the government and are determined by the discipline area and band of your individual enrolled units, not the overall course. Each unit falls into a band which determines the student contribution amount.
*Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and the indicative amount should be used as a guide only. Total cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth Supported Place student, you may be eligible to defer payment of your student contribution through the HECS-HELP loan scheme. Please visit our HECS-HELP webpage for further information.
Other fees
You may need to pay some other fees such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Why study Nursing at Federation University Online?
A Federation University Online Nursing degree equips you with the skills to confidently deliver care to our health system’s most urgent and critical patients.
How to Balance Study Around a Nurse’s Work Schedule
Working as a nurse while studying is possible thanks to the flexibility of online learning. It’s never been easier to gain a new qualification while maintaining your income – all it takes is some smart scheduling and forward planning.
Why study online with Federation University?
Unparalleled Flexibility
Online study is the freedom to fit further study in your life, and to do it on your terms.
Personalised support
You will have full access to support services, with tailored support available across extended hours.
Make it happen online
You will make an impact in whatever you choose to do with practical- and industry- focused courses.