Master of Nursing

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Nursing program provides registered nurses with an opportunity to build on their undergraduate learning, extend their clinical focus and develop research related skills.

Students may tailor their study to suit particular areas of interest and experience, by electing from five areas of specialisation: Rural Nursing, Chronic Care Nursing Practice, Management, Nursing Education and Mental Health Nursing.

On completion of the first 64 points of study (including credit), students may exit the program with a Postgraduate Diploma in the area of specialisation.

Credit

Applicants with five or more years professional nursing experience may receive eight points credit (equivalent to one subject) in recognition of prior learning.

Applicants who have completed an approved Graduate Certificate awarded by The College of Nursing will be granted a credit package of 32 points (equivalent to four subjects). This will constitute the specialist strand allowing these applicants to enter the program at year two.

Canadian applicants who have completed a four-year Bachelor of Nursing Science (or equivalent) will be granted a credit package of 32 points (equivalent to four subjects). This will constitute the specialist strand allowing these applicants to enter the program at year two.

Exit points

Students may elect to exit the Master course after completion of the first two years with a Postgraduate Diploma in the area chosen for the specialised strand as follows:

• Postgraduate Diploma of Chronic Care Nursing Practice
• Postgraduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing
• Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Education
• Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Management
• Postgraduate Diploma of Rural Nursing

No residential schools

There are no residential schools associated with this  course.