Master of Nursing Practice for 2010

Course overview

The Master of Nursing Practice will provide a professional nursing qualification for individuals who have gained an undergraduate degree. This program builds on prior knowledge and skills and facilitates the development of professional nursing practice through engagement with expert clinical nurses, contemporary nursing theory and evidence.

Career outlook

Successful completion of the Master of Nursing Practice demonstrates that a candidate has attained competence in delivering nursing care and is eligible to be registered as a Division 1 Nurse with the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-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 1.8 years full-time 1.8 years
Credit points 96 total for course 96 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
$17,200 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$29,200 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 068373J
Monash course code 3966 3966
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact School of Nursing and Midwifery
Tel: +61 3 9905 5328 (Clayton)
Tel: + 61 3 9904 4189 (Peninsula)
Email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Tel: +61 3 9905 5328 (Clayton)
Tel: + 61 3 9904 4189 (Peninsula)
Email: nursing.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: On completion of this degree, graduates will be eligible for general nurse registration (division 1) with the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Master of Nursing Practice (graduate entry) an individual will have an undergraduate degree (for example a BSc or BA) from a recognised university. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of previous tertiary level study of a minimum of one 6cp unit of study in human biology or a related area.

Special application requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Statement of purpose

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

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.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Master of Nursing Practice (graduate entry) an individual will have an undergraduate degree (for example a BSc or BA) from a recognised university. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate evidence of previous tertiary level study of a minimum of one 6cp unit of study in human biology or a related area.

English requirements for international students

An overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening and 6.0 for Writing and Speaking.

TOEFL minimum test score of: Written TOEFL, 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5; or

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 section.

Special application requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Statement of purpose

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.

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.

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