Master of Nursing
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Master of Nursing
Course code | 100504 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (Level 9) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in nursing, or equivalent qualification, and eligibility for nurse registration in Australia. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience (or part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse. |
Special admission requirements | For flexible delivery option, computer and internet access is required. |
Closing date | June 1 or January 1 of each year. Students can commence in TP1 or TP2. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of the Master of Nursing degree will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
NS5201:03 Research Design: Theory and Application
NS5366:03 Practice Development Project
OPTIONS
Select 30 credit points from level 5 and level 6 NS and HS subjects or select a major from the following list
MAJORS
Type of major | Optional Single |
Credit points in major | 30 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | ||
Care of the Older Adult | Townsville (suspended 2014 - 2017) | |
Townsville | ||
Critical Care | Townsville (suspended 2014 - 2017) | |
Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 18 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Students must be registered as Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for exemption for previous tertiary study where appropriate in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points (maximum 12 credit points for formal studies; maximum of 6 credit points for Recognised Prior Learning [RPL] |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF NURSING |
Approved abbreviation | MN |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Major will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Nursing. Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Nursing. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |