2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Nursing | 2017

This information is for students commencing their course in 2017. Students follow the rules and requirements for the year they commenced their course. Please refer to the Archives link in the menu for years prior to 2017.

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Nursing

Abbreviation:

MNurs

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:

Course Finder

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.

Please note that completion of this course does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia.

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 a minor project and further electives or 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:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge about recent developments in health and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with nursing practice.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to health in particular nursing practice.
  3. Demonstrate advance skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories.
  4. Demonstrate advance skills in designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
  5. Demonstrate advance skills in critical thinking and reflection.
  6. Demonstrate advance skills in justifying, interpreting and communicating propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.
  7. Promote and implement the application of advanced communication, problem solving and critical reasoning in professional nursing practice.
  8. Articulate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial empirical based research-based initiative.
  9. 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.

There are 48 credit points of core subjects that all students must complete. The remaining 24 credit points include a choice of the minor project and further electives or major project.

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Core
SNPG950Reflection For Practice6Autumn, Spring
SNPG923Legal and Professional Issues6Autumn, CCCU Semester A, Spring
SNPG903Developments in Nursing Care6Autumn, Spring
SNPG915Essential Skills for Health Researchers6Autumn, Spring
SNPG927Promoting Clinical Excellence6Autumn, Spring
SNPG902Effective Management in Health6Autumn, CCCU Semester A, Spring
SNPG925Effective Leadership in Health6Annual, Autumn, Spring
SNPG959Tools for Practice Development6Autumn, Spring
Plus
SNPG998Major Project*24Annual, Autumn, CCCU Semester A/B, Spring
Or the following 24 credit points of subjects:
SNPG905Minor Project**12Annual, Autumn, CCCU Semester A/B, Spring
And, 2 x 6 credit points of electives from Nursing 900-level subjects***12

*CCCU students are required to complete this subject if there is no recognition of prior learning.

**CCCU students are required to complete this subjects if recognition of prior learning has been awarded. If the recognition of prior learning awarded is less than 12 credit points, please discuss this with your Course Director.

***Elective subjects are not available for CCCU HK.

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

Last reviewed: 30 August, 2017