Master of Nursing

The Master of Nursing prepares Registered Nurses for advanced practice, aligning with a range of professional pathways. You will learn to apply advanced nursing concepts in your chosen major through theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
The focus of the Master of Nursing is to provide the necessary skills for Registered Nurses to meet their professional goals in a clinical or research setting. This includes studying cultural and social diversity in health care, evidence based health care and leadership in clinical practice. Our students are provided the option to choose a major in either clinical leadership, clinical teaching or tuberculosis management, preparing you for career progression in your chosen field.
Opportunities are provided for students in their final sessions of study to apply these advanced nursing concepts learnt through a specific project or research experience relevant to your professional goals.This program can be completed through either full time or part time study, as well as distance or on campus, allowing you the flexibility to integrate it into your current workplace requirements.

Master of Nursing 1.5-year Pathway (120 credit points)

Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program

and

Completion of an undergraduate degree in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent),

Master of Nursing 1 year Pathway (80 credit points)

Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program

and

Completion of an undergraduate degree, or higher, in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent),

and

Two years full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.

Master of Nursing 1 year Pathway (80 credit points) - Tuberculosis Management specialisation

Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program

and

completion of an undergraduate degree, or higher, in nursing or 5 years clinical experience specialising in TB within the last 5 years.

And

Two years full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.