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Master of Philosophy - Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health (Nursing)

Pursue new knowledge. Become a skilled researcher. Turn your findings into world changing impact.

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For personalised assistance with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app courses, please reach out to our Future Students Team:

Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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Applicants can apply directly to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. You may be required to have scans or electronic copies of the following documents ready to attach to your application:

  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

Before you apply, please check the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app course entry requirements, intake dates, and closing dates for your chosen degree.

International students are encouraged to apply with the support of an approved ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app agent. An agent can help navigate the application process and ensure that you submit all necessary documentation. For your nearest agent, please see our agent list.

Alternatively, if you would like to apply directly (without an agent), you can start the process through our . Please note, some applicants will not be eligible to apply directly and will be prompted to apply via an agent.

Before starting your application, review the entry requirements, intake dates, and deadlines for your chosen degree at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. International students should also be aware of both ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's general English language requirements and the English proficiency standards required for a .

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For more details about this course

Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus ?
Delivery ?
Distance, On Campus
Duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 078345G
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app: 1354

Overview

The Master of Philosophy within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health provides the opportunity for students to pursue independent research in the following disciplines:

  • Biological sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Earth and environmental science
  • Health science
  • Medicine
  • Nursing

See the for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Biological Sciences 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (On Campus) 

Earth and Environmental Sciences 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (Distance) 
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (On Campus) 

Health Science 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (On Campus) 

Medicine 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (On Campus) 

Nursing 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (On Campus) 

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's , and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app College .

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    86

    18

    18

    17

    17

     

    ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
Innovation CampusOn CampusFee not available (2025)Fee not available (2025)
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½appOn Campus$20064 (2025)$80256 (2025)
Innovation CampusOn CampusFee not available (2026)Fee not available (2026)
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½appOn Campus$21072 (2026)$84288 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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