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Master of Nursing
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Nursing |
Abbreviation: | MNurse |
UOW Course Code: | 1546 |
CRICOS Code: | 083832F |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong, Hong Kong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Nursing degree is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in the health care system, or to prepare candidates for academic progression.
The main objectives of the program are to provide an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and comprehension of research methods and design, and of evidence-based practice.
As a student you will undertake subjects in reflective practice, legal and professional issues in nursing and research methodology, and choose further electives or a major project.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Nursing will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge about recent developments in health and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with nursing practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to health in particular nursing practice.
- Demonstrate advance skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Demonstrate advance skills in designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
- Demonstrate advance skills in critical thinking and reflection.
- Demonstrate advance skills in justifying, interpreting and communicating propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.
- Promote and implement the application of advanced communication, problem solving and critical reasoning in professional nursing practice.
- Articulate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial empirical based research-based initiative.
- Demonstrate initiative and judgement using a professional, ethical and holistic approach advocating for excellence in nursing.
Course Structure
The Master of Nursing requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
The program may consist entirely of coursework, or may be a combination of coursework and a major project. There are 48 credit points of core subjects that all students must complete. The remaining 24 credit points can be made up from the elective subjects or the student may elect to complete their program by undertaking a research project (Minor Thesis/Project).
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| SNPG950 | Reflection on Practice | 6 | Spr/Wol/Dis Aut/Wol/Dis Aut/Wol/Fle Spr/Wol/Fle IRI/IRI/Fle |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Spr/Wol/Fle IRI/IRI/Fle |
| SNPG903 | Developments Nursing Care | 6 | Spr/Wol/Fle IRI/IRI/Fle |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Aut/Wol/Dis Aut/Wol/Fle Spr/Wol/Fle Spr/Wol/Dis IRI/IRI/Fle |
| SNPG906 | Managing Change - Quality Improvement | 6 | Spr/Wol/Fle IRI/IRI/Fle |
| SNPG951 | Reflection in Practice | 6 | Spr/Wol/Fle IRI/IRI/Fle |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | Spr/Wol/Fle Ann/Wol/Fle |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Aut/Wol/Fle IRI/IRI/Fle |
| Plus | |||
| SNPG998 | Minor Thesis# | 24 | Spr/Wol/Dis Aut/Wol/Dis Aut/Wol/Fle Spr/Wol/Fle IRI/IRI/Fle |
| Or the following 24 credit points of subjects: | |||
| SNPG905 | Special Project | 12 | Spr/Wol/Fle Aut/Wol/Fle |
| And 2 x 6 credit points of electives from Nursing 900-level subjects | |||
# Entry into this subject is restricted. Approval is required from the Subject Coordinator. Only students with a WAM of 70 or higher will be considered.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au