Master of Nursing [M.N] From Victoria University

This course is designed for registered nurses with a demonstrated ability to conduct extensive study and research in a focused area of nursing. It will allow you to make new discoveries and ultimately improve the health of individuals, families and communities.

You’ll plan, undertake and disseminate rigorous research into a specialised area of nursing. The course will provide you with excellent professional development as well as the chance to make a contribution to knowledge and clinical practice in nursing.

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.

The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) from the University of Melbourne is a professional master’s degree that provides exceptional preparation for a nursing career. It is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (formerly Nurses Board of Victoria).

The Master of Nursing Science provides students a higher level degree with enhanced learning outcomes, while meeting the competencies identified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council as necessary for practice as a registered nurse.

The Master of Nursing Practice will help you become a highly skilled healthcare professional in just two years. This is an entry-to-practice degree, providing you with a professional nursing qualification if you’ve already completed an undergraduate degree in a non-nursing field.

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or other Health Science equivalent of meritorious standing (normally Distinction average in the final year).

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.

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent, completed not more than ten years prior to the date of application; or
• An older undergraduate degree and either more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study or five years of documented relevant work experience.

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent excluding an Australian Bachelor of Nursing) with at least a credit (60%) average.
• All applicants must have completed one 6 credit point unit of study in human anatomy /physiology or a related area from any recognised tertiary institution