Master of Nursing for 2010

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 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time 1.5 years
Credit points 72 total for course 72 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,310 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
$14,600 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,400 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)

Apply now (online or by mail)

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)

Apply now (online or by mail)

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

A minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 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;

a TOEFL minimum test score of either: in the written TOEFL, 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5; or in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 90 with at least 22 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.

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)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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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