Master of Nursing for 2009

Course overview

This course prepares advanced practice nurses with leadership skills to plan, implement and coordinate and evaluate health care, as well as formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society. Graduates will be well equipped to contribute to the health of individuals, families, communities and the development of the profession. The program is designed using flexible teaching delivery options and provides for a range of individual career pathways, including nursing or management positions within industry, government or independent professional practice. The program can be taken by (a) coursework, or (b) coursework and a 15,000 word project, or (c) coursework and a 25,000 word thesis. Coursework studies cover research methods and issues, primary health care and health promotion strategies, caring in nursing, nursing practice and management, case management and care integration, nursing informatics, education in nursing and palliative care nursing and other advanced practice studies. Major study options are available in the following areas: children; critical care; education; emergency; gerontics; mental health; and palliative care. These specialties prepare nurses for advanced practice roles in community, acute care and continuing care clinical environments. Early exit options at Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available.

Career outlook

Leadership roles in specialist areas of nursing, education, management, research in specific and general fields of nursing in health care service, academic institutions and other organisations responsible for health service.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Gippsland: part-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time 1.5 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$4,185 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$12,390 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$14,770 AUD
Monash course code 1250 1250
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to:Administrative officer (postgraduate), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Gippsland campus, telephone: (03) 5122 6936 or (03) 9902 6936 or fax: (03) 9902 6527, or Administrative officer (postgraduate), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Peninsula campus, telephone: (03) 9904 4156 or fax: (03) 9904 4655 email: nursing.inquiries@med.monash.edu.au website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/. All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to:Administrative officer (postgraduate), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Gippsland campus, telephone: (03) 5122 6936 or (03) 9902 6936 or fax: (03) 9902 6527, or Administrative officer (postgraduate), School of Nursing & Midwifery, Peninsula campus, telephone: (03) 9904 4156 or fax: (03) 9904 4655 email: nursing.inquiries@med.monash.edu.au website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Students should have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with a high level of achievement, and relevant registration (eg Division 1 with the Nurses Board of Victoria) or equivalent. Applicants who wish to undertake some clinical streams of study will be required to have Division 1 registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria and appropriate clinical employment in an approved clinical agency.

Special application requirements

Application letter

Current CV

Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate

Letter of support from employer (where applicable)

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

International applicants considering Monash University as their preferred study destination must meet both the Academic and English language requirements. Please refer to the postgraduate course guide for international students located at: http://www.monash.edu.au/international or guides are available directly from Monash International.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking; TOEFL 580 with a TWE score of at least 4.5; Computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 237 with an ER of at least 4.5; or an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of 90 with at least 22 in the written section, and no section lower than 20.

Special application requirements

Application letter

Current CV

Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate

Letter of support from employer (where applicable)

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Semester two (July)

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

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