Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing
The Master of Nursing prepares Registered Nurses for advanced practice, aligning with a range of professional pathways. You will learn to apply advanced nursing concepts in your chosen specialisation through theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills. Nursing at Western The focus of the Master of Nursing is to provide the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Nursing prepares Registered Nurses for advanced practice, aligning with a range of professional pathways. You will learn to apply advanced nursing concepts in your chosen specialisation through theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Nursing at Western
The focus of the Master of Nursing is to provide the necessary skills for Registered Nurses to meet their professional goals in a clinical or research setting. This includes studying cultural and social diversity in health care, evidence-based health care and leadership in clinical practice. Our students are provided the option to choose a specialisation in either clinical leadership, clinical teaching, aged care, primary health care or research studies, preparing you for career progression in your chosen field.
Opportunities are provided for students in their final sessions of study to apply these advanced nursing concepts learnt through a specific project or research experience relevant to your professional goals. This course can be completed through either full time or part time study, as well as distance or on campus, allowing you the flexibility to integrate it into your current workplace requirements.
Your career
Graduates of this course can look forward to enhanced professional status and career opportunities in their chosen fields, including:
Community health
Mental health care services
Disability services
Rehabilitation services
Aged care services
Research and Education
REQUIREMENTS
Master of Nursing 1.5-year Pathway (120 credit points)
Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program
and
Completion of an undergraduate degree in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent),
Master of Nursing 1 year Pathway (80 credit points)
Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program
and
Completion of an undergraduate degree, or higher, in nursing (AQF Level 7 or equivalent),
and
Two years full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.
Master of Nursing 1 year Pathway (80 credit points) – Tuberculosis Management specialisation
Registered Nurse currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country. Any other type of registration (non-practicing, limited, or student) is not acceptable for this program
and
completion of an undergraduate degree, or higher, in nursing or 5 years clinical experience specialising in TB within the last 5 years.
And
Two years full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
