Boost your career, develop life-changing skills and provide specialised care to patients with a range of complex health issues.
Boost your career, develop life-changing skills and provide specialised care to patients with a range of complex health issues.
Graduates of all our postgraduate programs thrive in a wide range of settings and provide skilful care to individuals, families and communities. Take on leadership and specialised care roles in a variety of areas, including diabetes management and education, mental health nursing, emergency nursing and nurse practitioner roles. Or, begin your path in research with the Master of Nursing which you can complete in as little as 1.5 years.
Our postgraduate degrees are built to be as flexible as possible and work with your lifestyle with options for part-time or full-time and some courses that can be completed in as little as six months. Be fearless with a degree in postgraduate nursing.
Postgraduate studies for midwives are available through the following HDR pathways - Master of Science, Master of Health & Clinical Research and PhD. Through these courses, topics pertinent and important to midwives and reproductive health and childbirth can be explored. Students will work with experienced midwifery staff to develop their supervised research project. Current midwifery postgraduate students are local, national, and international covering varied clinical challenges, workforce issues, education and research dissemination utilising both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
No.1 in SA
for Nursing.
(2022 Academic World Ranking of World Universities, public SA-founded universities only).
Ranked
No. 48 in the world
for Nursing.
(2022 Academic World Ranking of World Universities, public SA-founded universities only).
No.1 in SA
in Nursing for median salary and learning resources.
(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)
In as little as six months you will be able to examine complex issues associated with nursing critically ill patients in a range of nursing environments and clinical settings including emergency, intensive care and paediatric care. Nurses will be provided with the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in scholarship, evidence-based practice, and leadership. It is suited to nurses with a solid foundation in clinical practice who want to improve healthcare.
Nurse practitioners have the expertise and authority required to prescribe medications and assess and diagnose health conditions. Build life changing knowledge and skills to provide this skilful care to individuals, families, and communities to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles and manage a range of emerging complex health issues. Prepare yourself for an advanced practice role and develop the skills necessary to provide leadership within your area of practice.
Shape the future of older adult care across diverse settings, advocating for their wellbeing and improving their quality of life.
Our program is designed for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and those aiming to enhance their expertise in promoting the wellbeing of older adults. Whether you aspire to become a geriatric nurse, care coordinator, patient advocate, or a policy influencer in the field of elderly care, we'll equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in various healthcare settings, from hospitals, rehabilitate centres and nursing homes.
Join Flinders University and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families.
Gain life-changing skills and knowledge to provide critically ill patients with immediate intensive care needs. In as little as one year you will build a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical frameworks and practical, evidence-based research skills that are required for nurses to work in critical care environments. You will dacquire advanced knowledge and skills to care for patients with complex medical needs in critical care environments, such as hospital intensive care units (ICU).
Become a leader and boost your career in as little as one year. Gain life-changing knowledge and specialised skills to effectively prioritise, manage and provide advanced care to patients who present at hospital emergency departments. Further develop skills in leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork and develop essential skills to manage and prioritise patients with acute illness, disease and trauma.
Expand your knowledge and experience in diabetes management regardless of whether you have come from nursing or another health profession. You will be equipped to understand the research in this area, as well as boost your ability to lead a multidisciplinary team to provide skilful care to people with diabetes, one of the biggest challenges confronting Australia’s health system.
Gain life changing specialist skills and knowledge to practice mental health nursing in an acute care setting. Prepare yourself to respond to and care for people with mental health challenges such as depression, schizophrenia, or psychosis. You will gain an understanding of what impact mental health has on the provision of overall care within the health care system.
Pursue specialised practice in child, adolescent, and family health nursing in the community. Learn to appreciate the cultural and emotional needs of families with young children, allowing them to thrive and grow in supportive environments. In as little as a year, you’ll be prepared for work in community child and family health services, with a focus on early years but knowledge and skills also for middle childhood and adolescent health care.
Whether you want to explore a topic that interests you in depth, create new knowledge, foster collaboration or become an expert in your field, a higher degree by research at Flinders will help you make the difference.
The Master of Health and Clinical Research program has been developed specifically as an HDR pathway for professionals in any health field, giving graduates specialised knowledge and skills for research. A focused area of nursing or midwifery can be chosen as the field of research. An 18-unit course of advanced coursework topics followed by a time-based supervised research project culminating in an externally-examined thesis, students who successfully complete the course will be eligible to apply for admission to a PhD.
Most postgraduate applications are made through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
Many of our postgraduate courses are nested, meaning you have flexible entry and exit points. So if you enrol in a Masters and do not complete it – but do complete the nested Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma – you may exit with that qualification.
You may also be eligible for credit towards your course depending on your prior skills, experience and study.
From working as a nurse in emergency departments, immigration detention centres and in military operations, Bridget Henderson has learnt to quickly adapt to all situations.
Flinders graduate Karen Hammad (BNg(Hons) ’10, PhD(Ng/Midwif) ’17) has enjoyed a diverse career in nursing. Starting her career as a registered nurse, Karen now specialises in health emergencies and health security – an amazing journey that has taken her across clinical, academia, consultancy, and leadership roles.
Entry requirements
Most courses require you to be a registered nurse and some courses have specific entry requirements around post-registration work experience and academic qualifications.
However, Flinders University may under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Refer to the course page (linked above) for each specialisation for entry requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Apart from the Diabetes Management and Education course, you will be required to have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to be admitted into the postgraduate nursing programs. In addition, some courses have specific entry requirements around post-registration work experience and academic qualifications.
You may be eligible for credit towards your course depending on your prior skills, experience, and study. You will be able to apply for credit once admitted into the program.
Many of our postgraduate courses are nested, meaning you have flexible entry and exit points. If you enrol in a master’s and do not complete it – but do complete the nested Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma – you may exit with that Qualification.
Yes, we have a program specifically for international students named the Master of Acute Care Nursing.
Yes, all post graduate nursing programs can be completed online. However, some courses do require attendance at workshops or intensive weeks. Please be sure to check the course rule.
Yes. Part-time study is encouraged, especially if you are working more than 20 hours per week.
Applications are completed via SATAC.
Visit: https://www.satac.edu.au/
Whether you want to explore a topic that interests you, create new in-depth knowledge, foster collaboration or become an expert in your field, a higher degree by research at Flinders will help you make a difference.
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