Master of Nursing Science

The program is structured in two stages: Stage 1 Students must complete the courses as outlined under the study plan to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science.
Stage 2 Students are required to complete a total of 24 units of study and are able to select one of two options:Combination 1 (coursework and research study)Combination 2 (coursework study only) Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Master of Nursing Science Areas of Specialisation Acute Care Anaesthetic and Recovery Cardiac Emergency Intensive Care Mental Health Oncology Orthopaedic Perioperative Example Study Plan This indicative study plan depicts the traditional pathway of a part-time domestic student through the Master of Nursing Science (no specialisation) undertaking the research pathway.
Indicative study plan Year1S1 Interpretive and Critical Research in Health Research Literacy S2 International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery Leadership and Management in Nursing Year2S1 Research Part I Research Part II S2 Research Part III Research Part IV This indicative study plan depicts the traditional pathway of a full-time international student through the Master of Nursing Science (no specialisation) undertaking the research pathway.
Indicative study plan Year1S1 Neuro Science in Nursing I Interpretive and Critical Research in Health Knowledge Translation S2 Neuro Science in Nursing II Research Literacy Professional Practice International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery Year2S1 Research Part I Research Part II Systematic Review of Research Critical Reading in Clinical Nursing S2 Research Part III Research Part IV Introduction to Evidence Based Practice Assessment May include essays, case studies, discussion board participation, presentations, poster presentations, research proposals and dissertation, portfolios, article for publication and exams.