2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Nursing International | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Nursing International 

Abbreviation:

MNurseInt

UOW Course Code:

1647

CRICOS Code:

089204G

Total Credit Points:

96

Duration:

2 Years Full Time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn & Spring 

Delivery Mode:

On Campus (Wollongong only) & Flexible

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong, South Western Sydney

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Master of Nursing International degree is designed to prepare nurses for professional roles in the health care system. The main objectives of the program are to provide an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and comprehension of research and the application of evidence-based practice. 

Entry requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Nursing International 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 advanced skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories.
  4. Demonstrate advanced skills in designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
  5. Demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking and reflection.
  6. Demonstrate advanced 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.
  10. Demonstrate knowledge  of the contexts of nursing and an appreciation of the local, national and global health care perspectives.
  11. Demonstrate advanced skills in the application of competent, caring and professional nursing practice in the workplace.

Course Structure

The Master of Nursing International requires the successful completion of 96 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
SNPG950 Reflection For Practice 6 Autumn, Spring
SNPG923 Legal and Professional Issues 6 Autumn, Spring
SNPG959 Tools for Practice Development 6 Autumn, Spring
SNPG956 Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People 6 Autumn
SNPG960 Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development 6 Autumn, Spring
SNPG925 Effective Leadership in Health 6 Annual, Autumn, Spring
SNPG903 Developments in Nursing Care 6 Autumn, Spring
SNPG939 Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health 6 Autumn
SNPG917 Evidence into Practice 6 Autumn, Spring
RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing 6 Autumn, Spring
SNPG927 Promoting Clinical Excellence 6 Autumn, Spring
SNPG945 Community Development Nursing: Theory and Practice 6 Autumn. Not available in 2017
GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice 6 Spring
SNPG940 Professional Development Experience 6 Autumn. First offered in 2018
SNPG905 Minor Project 12 Annual, Autumn, Spring

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: 19 September, 2017