Nursing

Build a career in nursing and make a lasting difference to people when they need care the most.

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Get equipped to care

Find yourself in a position to contribute to the health and wellbeing of all people, playing an important role in providing people with care through the most challenging, rewarding, and delicate moments that life has to offer.

State-of-the-art facilities

Become industry-ready by gaining hands-on experience in our fully equipped simulation suites.

Real-world experience

Nursing students will complete 20 weeks of work experience across key industries like hospitals, aged care, and community settings throughout WA.

Commonwealth supported places

All our undergraduate courses are supported by Commonwealth funding.

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Research Course

Accelerated Research Masters with Training

Expand your knowledge with a globally recognised research degree and undertake training in any discipline.

Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Nursing

Study a Bachelor of Nursing at Murdoch University and graduate ready to become a registered nurse with hands-on clinical experience. Apply now.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy - Cotutelle

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Research Course

Doctor of Philosophy - Joint Doctoral Degree

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Wound Care

Expand your nursing expertise in the care and management of wounds in all healthcare settings.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing

Broaden your nursing expertise by developing specialised knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to individuals living with cancer. 

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Mental Health

Passionate about mental health? Seeking to develop your knowledge in this integral area while working in the healthcare sector. This is the course for you.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare

Expand your nursing expertise in the in-demand field of gerontological care. Become a sought-after expert in promoting healthy ageing.

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management

Unleash your leadership capabilities in the healthcare sector with a Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management. Build the skills you need to step into management roles in the clinical context. 

Postgraduate Course

Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Healthcare

Are you passionate about supporting older adults? Deepen your expertise and become a trusted specialist in gerontological healthcare, making a meaningful difference in the lives of ageing individuals. 

Postgraduate Course

Master of Business Administration


Master of Health Care Management

For healthcare professionals seeking advanced management expertise and career progression, the combined Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Health Care Management offers the knowledge, skills, and confidence to step into leadership roles in the health sector.

Postgraduate Course

Master of Health Care Management

Build quality leadership and management skills to progress your career in the health care industry with a Master of Health Care Management from Murdoch. 

Postgraduate Course

Master of Health Care Management (Specialisation)

Build quality leadership and management skills to progress your nursing career in the health care industry, with a specialisation in either Gerontological Healthcare or Contemporary Mental Health.  

Research Course

Master of Philosophy

Enhance your analytical and research skills and investigate a topic that fascinates you by undertaking a significant research project.

Research Course

Research Masters with Training

Extend your knowledge with a research degree that includes a training component.

Why study nursing at Murdoch University?

The School of Nursing teaching is guided by a strengths-based philosophy. We focus on recognising and building on the abilities, knowledge, and values you already bring; while helping you develop the confidence and skills to grow as a nurse. By learning in this supportive environment, you’ll be empowered to see and build on the strengths of your patients, their families, and the wider community, creating a more positive and collaborative approach to healthcare.

The School of Nursing works closely with healthcare partners in metropolitan and rural areas to provide students with a diverse range of clinical placement opportunities within hospitals, community clinics and specialty areas such as Gerontology, Mental Health, Paediatrics and Critical Care.

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I definitely wouldn’t have chosen rural work if I didn’t have the opportunity to do rural placements. A lot of the other universities don’t really offer that as well as Murdoch do.
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Learning environment

You’ll step into our state-of-the-art facilities at both our Mandurah and Perth campuses, complete with fully equipped clinical teaching wards, treatment areas, and simulation suites. From day one, you’ll build confidence and skills on lifelike, high-tech mannequins with heart, lung and digestive sounds, and other realistic features.

Career opportunities

A nursing degree from Murdoch University opens the door to a diverse range of meaningful career opportunities. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. You’ll be welcomed by an industry looking for well-prepared nurses equipped with the knowledge and breadth of skills to provide high-quality nursing care across the broad spectrum of health and illness.  

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