Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
If you have a degree in a discipline other than nursing and are now considering a career in the profession, our Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) could be for you. This course has a strong focus on clinical nursing practice and research and includes work practicums in Perth hospitals to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you have a degree in a discipline other than nursing and are now considering a career in the profession, our Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) could be for you.
This course has a strong focus on clinical nursing practice and research and includes work practicums in Perth hospitals to prepare you for working in the healthcare industry. When you graduate, you’ll be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate application of evidence-based nursing practice to address local, regional, national and global health priorities, incorporating contemporary technologies.
Apply effective communication and collaborative skills to establish and maintain culturally safe, therapeutic and professional relationships.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for determining and achieving ongoing professional development.
Integrate knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate safe, quality nursing care responsive to the needs of people and communities across the lifespan.
Incorporate cultural safety and competence within all aspects of professional practice when working collaboratively with patients/clients.
Apply research principles and methods to critically appraise evidence-based literature and design research studies and/or research scholarship.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to function with competence and confidence as a registered nurse. You’ll also have enhanced leadership skills to be a capable clinical leader and be industry-ready to work in a diverse range of practice settings.
Possible future job titles
Registered Nurse
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree, with a course weighted average mark of at least 60%, or equivalent as recognised by the University. A health science-based degree is desirable; all applicants are required to have a tertiary level unit in human biology (students who do not meet this requirement will be required to undertake a Health Science Preparation program at ECU).
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
• 24 for listening
• 24 for reading,
• 27 for writing, and
• 23 for speaking
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
