Overview
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.
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.
Highlights
- Ranked #1 Nursing university in Australia – WSU has been ranked the number one Nursing School in Australia by the Centre for World University Rankings
- Top 50 Nursing university in the world – We are also rank in the world’s top 50 for nursing by the Centre for World University Rankings
- 5 specialisations to choose from – Our students are provided the option to choose a major in either clinical leadership, clinical teaching, aged care, primary health care or research studies
Candidature for admission to the Master of Nursing and the various majors are detailed below:
Master of Nursing 1.5-year Pathway (120 credit points)
Registered Nurse (currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery), or eligibility for same, or certificate of 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 health-related sciences (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), in health science, human science, midwifery, naturopathy, nursing, nutrition, psychology.
Master of Nursing 1 year Pathway (80 credit points)
Registered Nurse (currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery), or eligibility for same, or certificate of 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 health-related sciences (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), in health science, human science, midwifery, naturopathy, nursing, nutrition, psychology OR completion of a Graduate Diploma in Nursing (AQF Level 8 or equivalent), or higher, in a health-related discipline
and
Two years full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse or registered midwife within the last five years.
Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 4724 Graduate Certificate in Nursing or on completion of 80 credit points with a 4723 Graduate Diploma in Nursing
Graduates of this program can look forward to enhanced professional status and career opportunities in their chosen fields, including:
- Community health
- Mental health care services
- Disability services
- Rehabilitation services
- Aged care services
- Research and Education
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