Master of Nursing [M.N] From University of Canberra

Expand on your skills as a registered nurse and boost both your leadership potential and confidence by taking this innovative and UC
specific Master of Nursing course.
Tutored and mentored by internationally recognised teaching staff, this course helps you develop and implement a proposal evaluating
the delivery and effectiveness of an aspect of health care in a specialist area. Areas of focus include Clinical Leadership or Mental Health.
You’ll also undertake a clinical research project in consultation with your allocated academic supervisor and submit the completed work
for industry publication and peer review.
As part of a unique team of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the professional standards of nursing around the world, you’ll
graduate with substantial knowledge and understanding of a range of cutting-edge approaches to the complex challenges facing
Australia’s health sector

This degree is conducted in the School of Nursing and Midwifery who through its clinical partnership program and community links, has an established research program in quality and patient safety research.

A major foci of the research programs are organized into three themes that apply to all practice environments: Patient Experience, Patient Safety and Workforce Development.

A Master of Nursing degree is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in up to two years of full-time study (or two to four years of part-time candidature).

The Master of Nursing is an approved program of research involving a substantial written thesis on the topic of your choice and under expert supervision. The degree is assessed on the result of thesis, with minimal or no coursework component required.

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent pre-registration Bachelor level nursing degree
• Be registered, or be eligible to register, as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), or equivalen to overseas nursing regulatory body
• Be employed, as a Registered Nurse, in a relevant health setting

Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of a high standard of research ability. This is normally an Honours year to H2B (60%+) standard, or a coursework master degree with a substantial thesis. However, other evidence of research ability may be considered and could include a thesis as part of an international undergraduate degree; relevant refereed publications; research awards; or research experience.