Master of Nursing (Research)
Master of Nursing (Research)
The Master of Nursing (Research) will suit you if you have achieved a high credit average in your undergraduate nursing degree and you wish to complete further research in an area of particular interest. To graduate, you will need to complete a substantial research project culminating in a thesis. You…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Nursing (Research) will suit you if you have achieved a high credit average in your undergraduate nursing degree and you wish to complete further research in an area of particular interest. To graduate, you will need to complete a substantial research project culminating in a thesis. You will be supported by academic staff throughout your Master’s program.
Available as a full-time program across two calendar years (or equivalent part-time), our Master of Nursing (Research) will provide you with the research skills you need to support your professional practice. Topics covered include literature review, research methodology, ethics, analysis, verification and report writing. Furthermore, the program consists of a number of supervised research subjects which can include research coursework as appropriate.
You will be expected to complete a substantial research project culminating in a thesis. Candidates will be assigned university-based supervisors who will provide support and academic guidance. Your supervisor will mentor and direct your studies throughout the research phase until your thesis is put forward for examination. Government support is available for both domestic and international students, while domestic students may also apply for stipend scholarships which are awarded to students of exceptional potential.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for entry, applicants are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse within Australia or provisional registration whichever is applicable at the time of the students program commencement; or
- Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the clause above, but are able to demonstrate equivalent international experience satisfy the criteria. In these circumstances, an applicant’s research topic may be limited to a non-clinical setting; and
- Bachelor of Nursing or other appropriate degree; and
- Minimum of two years relevant post registration nursing experience, or as acceptable by the program coordinator; and
- An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
IELTS (Academic) – 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5; CAE/CPE – 185 overall, with no score lower than 185 in writing and no other band score lower than 176; PTE Academic – 68 overall, with no score lower than 68 in writing and no other band score lower than 58; TOEFL (iBT) – 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
