Master of Nursing

Graduate Diploma of Nursing (with specialisations) [exit point only]
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (with specialisations) [exit point only]

What is this course about?

CSU plans to offer a new-look Master of Nursing (with specialisations) in 2014, offering new specialisations to provide nurses with a range of options to build on their existing qualification.

More information about the new programs will be available online soon, or you can register an expression of interest.

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.

Campus

Wagga Wagga

Duration

3 years

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points. To graduate with a specialisation in their degree title, students must complete:
32 points of coursework subjects in the specialist strand
either a 16 point project (HLT508 or a 32 point dissertation (HLT509 on a topic relevant to their specialisation.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.


Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

3 years

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

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