Master of Nursing
Please note: This course is not currently taking any new students for 2020.
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Nursing |
Abbreviation: | MNurse |
UOW Course Code: | 461 |
Total Credit Points: | 60 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Currently no intake available for 2020 |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | UOW Dubai |
Additional Information: | N/A |
Overview
The Master of Nursing is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in the health care system, or to prepare candidates for academic progression. Students opting for this program will be provided with an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and comprehension of research methods and design, and of evidence-based practice. Students will undertake subjects in reflective practice, legal and professional issues in nursing and research methodology, and carry out a relevant research project.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Nursing will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge about recent developments in health and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with nursing practice | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to health in particular nursing practice | ||||||
| 3 | Demonstrate advance skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrate advance skills in designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 5 | Demonstrate advance skills in critical thinking and reflection | ||||||
| 6 | Demonstrate advance skills in justifying, interpreting and communicating propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions | ||||||
| 7 | Promote and implement the application of advanced communication, problem solving and critical reasoning in professional nursing practice. | ||||||
| 8 | Articulate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial empirical based research-based initiative. | ||||||
| 9 | Demonstrate initiative and judgement using a professional, ethical and holistic approach advocating for excellence in nursing. | ||||||
| 10 | Demonstrate knowledge of the contexts of nursing and appreciation of the local, national and global health care perspectives | ||||||
| 11 | Demonstrate advanced skills in the application of competent, caring and professional nursing practice in the workplace | ||||||
Course Structure
Please note: This course is not currently taking any new students for 2020.
The Master of Nursing requires the successful completion of 60 credit points of subjects which comprises of 48 credit point of core subjects and 12 credit points of minor project. An additional 12 credit points of subjects may be required to fulfil degree completion requirements based on the student academic background and qualifications.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | |
| SNPG903 | Developments in Nursing Care | 6 | |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | |
| SNPG927 | Promoting Clinical Excellence | 6 | |
| SNPG902 | Effective Management in Health | 6 | |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | |
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | |