Nursing
COURSES OFFERED
The following postgraduate courses are available:
- Honours Master of Nursing
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing
- Graduate Diploma in Nursing
- Master of Nursing
- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health
- Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health
- Master of Indigenous Health
- Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
- Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental Disability)
- Master of Science (Development Disability)
- Master of Science (Midwifery)
- Honours Master of Science (Midwifery)
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
The major current areas of nursing research use educational, demographic,
and ethnographic techniques. Studies using a variety of approaches associated
with disciplines such as Psychology, History, Economics, Philosophy and
Sociology will be considered.
The following areas of research are available to candidates undertaking
the Honours Masters degrees by research and the Doctor of Philosophy degree:
Maternal and child care
Diabetes
Physiology/ Pathophysiology
Medical/surgical nursing
Special care nursing
Mental health
Developmental disability
Psychiatric nursing
Health promotion
Cardiovascular disease prevention
Health services evaluation
Migrant health
Indigenous Health Studies
and other areas relevant to nursing.
Please note: assessment requirements will be listed in the subject outlines
provided to students at the beginning of each session.
Honours Master of Nursing
The Honours Master of Nursing by Research is intended to provide candidates
with the opportunity to pursue a research program in a specialised field
of nursing.
Students should refer to the Course Rules and note the following additions:
i. Applicants must hold a qualification in nursing which will enable
them to gain authority to practise.
Normal entry requirements are as stated in the Course Rules.
(a) Candidates who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma
in Nursing may apply for entry into the Master of Nursing Degree or
Master of Nursing (Honours) Degree.
ii. a candidate will undertake an approved course recommended by
the Head of the Department of Nursing;
iii. a person wishing to use previous postgraduate studies to qualify
for admission to the Honours Master of Nursing degree shall be expected
to:
(i) carry 48 cp advanced standing from the Graduate Diploma into
the Master of Nursing (Honours);
(ii) carry 48 cp advanced standing from the Pass Master of Nursing
to the Master of Nursing (Honours) with the additional requirement
of 48 cp from thesis work; or
(iii) proceed straight into 96 cp Master of Nursing (Honours) as
per Course Rules.
iv. candidates wishing to use previous postgraduate studies obtained
from institutions other than the University of Wollongong will be awarded
credit consistent with the general regulations of the University of
Wollongong;
v. a candidate for the Honours Master of Nursing will successfully
complete subjects with a total value of not less than 96 cp:
(a) 24 cp from the following list (each subjects is worth 6 credit
points);
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GHMB900
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Nursing: The Professional Context
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GHMB902
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Nursing Management
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GHMtB903
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Scientific and Quantitative Developments in Acute Care Nursing
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GHMB906
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Acute Care Nursing: Reflections on Practice
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GHMB907
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Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability
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GHMB908
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Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice
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GHMB909
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Multiple Disability
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GHMB910
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Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability
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GHMB923
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Legal and Professional Issues
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GHMB930
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Clinical Education
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GHMB931
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Clinical Supervision
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GHMD906
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Quality Management for Health Services
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NURS225
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Pathophysiology for the Registered Nurse
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(b) plus the following 24 credit points:
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GHMB989
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Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles and Practice
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GHMD971
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Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
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GHMD973
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Case Management in Mental Health
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(c) a thesis consisting of the results of an investigation to
the value of 48 cp; or
(d) a minor thesis consisting of the results of an investigation
whose credit point value is 24 together with satisfactory completion
of directed study subjects to the value of 24 cp.
Candidates for this degree enrol in GHMB999.
(Repeat same enrolment each year of study)
Doctor of Philosophy
(Repeat same enrolment each year of study)
GHMB999 Major Thesis
Graduate Certificate in Nursing
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing is a short, focused, clinically based
course having both academic and industry relevance. It is designed to
give students the flexibility to choose subjects that allow professional
development to occur in tandem with academic rigour. Candidates may exit
following completion of the required subjects having acquired advanced
knowledge in their chosen fields and having been prepared for advanced
practice. On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing candidates
may elect to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Nursing.
24 cp from the subjects listed below:
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GHMB900
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Nursing: The Professional Context
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GHMB902
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Nursing Management
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GHMB903
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Scientific and Quantitative Developments in Acute Care Nursing
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GHMB906
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Acute Care Nursing: Reflections on Practice
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GHMB907
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Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability
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GHMB908
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Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice
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GHMB909
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Multiple Disability
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GHMB910
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Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability
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GHMB923
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Legal and Professional Issues
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GHMB930
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Clinical Education
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GHMB931
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Clinical Supervision
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GHMD906
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Quality Management for Health Services
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NURS225
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Pathophysiology for the Registered Nurse
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Normally subjects will be selected to form a coherent course of study
in a specialised area.
Graduate Diploma in Nursing
(a) The Graduate Diploma in Nursing is a professional course in nursing
that will provide preparation for the nurse who seeks an expanded
role in the health system.
(b) The Graduate Diploma in Nursing provides nurses with the opportunity
to develop skills and knowledge in a major area of nursing. Major
areas of study include clinical education, critical care nursing,
nursing management and research.
Applicants must hold a qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse
or an equivalent authority to practise.
Normal entry requirements are as stated in the Course Rules.
24 cp to be selected from the following list of subjects (each subject
is worth six (6) credit points):
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GHMB900
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Nursing: The Professional Context
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GHMB902
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Nursing Management
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GHMB903
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Scientific and Quantitative Developments in Acute Care Nursing
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GHMB906
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Acute Care Nursing: Reflections on Practice
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GHMB907
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Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability
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GHMB908
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Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice
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GHMB909
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Multiple Disability
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GHMB910
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Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability
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GHMB923
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Legal and Professional Issues
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GHMB930
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Clinical Education
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GHMB931
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Clinical Supervision
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GHMD906
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Quality Management for Health Services
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NURS225
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Pathophysiology for the Registered Nurse
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plus the following Core Subjects
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GHMB900
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The Professional Context
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GHMB923
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Legal and Professional Issues
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NURS331
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Research for Registered Nurses
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and one Elective subject.
Master of Nursing (48 cp) subjects
The Pass Masters degree is designed to prepare nurses for leadership
roles in nursing and the health care system.
Core subjects: 24 cp
Elective subjects:
or
Select a minimum of 24 cp from Group A, B, C and D. A maximum of 12 cp
may be chosen from B, C and D
Group A
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GHMB900
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Nursing: The Professional Context
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6
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GHMB902
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Nursing Management
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6
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GHMB903
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Scientific and Quantitative Developments in Acute Care Nursing
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6
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GHMB906
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Acute Care Nursing: Reflections on Practice
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6
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GHMB907
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Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability
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6
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GHMB908
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Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice
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6
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GHMB909
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Multiple Disability
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6
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GHMB910
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Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability
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6
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GHMB923
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Legal and Professional Issues
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6
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GHMB930
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Clinical Education
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6
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GHMB931
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Clinical Supervision
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6
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NURS225
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Pathophysiology for the Registered Nurse
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6
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Group B Public Health and Nutrition
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GHMD906
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Quality Management for Health Services
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6
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GHMD904
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Epidemiology
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6
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GHMD908
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Health Services Planning and Evaluation
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6
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GHMD912
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Health Promotion
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6
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GHMD925
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Aboriginal Health Issues
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6
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GHMD939
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Human Nutrition in Health and Disease
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6
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GHMD981
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Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries
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6
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Group C Psychology
Group D Science and Technology
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The Dynamics of Science and Technology |
12 |
| STS931 |
Risk Assessment, Health and Safety |
12 |
| STS935 |
The Impact of Computers and Communication Technology |
12 |
| STS936 |
Critical Studies in Medicine and Health Care |
12 |
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STS946
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Management of Technological Change
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6
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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health (24 cp)
The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health Studies prepares graduates
to work as autonomous health providers in urban and rural Indigenous communities.
The following subjects must be completed.
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GHMB904
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Modalities of Care: Mental Health
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GHMB940
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Indigenous Family Studies
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GHMD936
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Public Health Nutrition
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GHMD983
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Statistics in Health Research
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Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health (48 cp) subjects
The Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Studies prepares graduates
to work as autonomous health providers in urban and rural Indigenous communities.
The following subjects must be completed:
GHMB904 Modalities of Care: Mental Health
GHMB940 Indigenous Family Studies
GHMB941 Indigenous Health Patterns
GHMD983 Statistics in Health Research
GHMD904 Epidemiology
GHMD913 Drug Problems and Issues
GHMD936 Public Health Nutrition
Master of Indigenous Health (72 cp) subjects
The Master of Indigenous Health Studies prepares graduates to work as
autonomous health providers in urban and rural Indigenous communities.
Option A
The following subjects must be completed:
GHMB904 Modalities
of Care: Mental Health
GHMB940 Indigenous
Family Studies
GHMB941 Indigenous
Health Patterns
GHMD983 Statistics
in Health Research
GHMD904 Epidemiology
GHMD913 Drug
Problems and Issues
GHMD936 Public
Health Nutrition
GHMB998 Minor
Thesis
Option B
The following subjects must be completed:
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing (24cp)
The following subjects must be completed.
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GHMB989
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Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles and Practice
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GHMD971
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Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
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GHMD973
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Case Management in Mental Health
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Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental Disability)
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental Disability) is a multi-disciplinary
course designed for health and education professionals providing direct
care to people with developmental disabilities. It aims to provide an
appropriate theoretical and conceptual framework for practice and access
to contemporary information relating to developmental disability. The
course consists of specialist developmental disability subjects and electives.
Emphasis is on applying theoretical, research-based knowledge to practice
in the developmental disability field.
Core and specialisation subjects - compulsory as listed below
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GHMD983
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Statistics in Health Research
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GHMD984
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Health Research Methodology
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GHMB907
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Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability
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GHMB908
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Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice
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GHMB909
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Multiple Disability
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GHMB910
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Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability
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The remaining two (2) subjects (12 cp) are electives, normally chosen
from the following subjects:
Master of Science (Developmental Disability)
Students enrolled in Master of Science (Developmental Disability) will
have already completed the Graduate Diploma in Science (Developmental
Disability). They will undertake a minor thesis on an aspect of developmental
disability that consolidates earlier studies in developmental disability
and research methodology.
The following subjects must be completed:
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GHMD983
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Statistics in Health Research
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GHMD984
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Health Research Methodology
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GHMB907
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Fundamental Concepts in Developmental Disability
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GHMB908
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Applied Behavioural Science for Developmental Disability Practice
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GHMB909
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Multiple Disability
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GHMB910
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Contemporary Issues in Developmental Disability
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plus two (2) elective subjects (12 cp), normally chosen from the following
subjects:
together with:
Master of Science (Midwifery)
The Master of Science (Midwifery) is to prepare graduates to function
as autonomous practitioners in the professional practice of midwifery.
On successful completion of the Master of Science (Midwifery), students
who do not hold an authority to practice midwifery and have a current
authority to practise as a Registered Nurse are eligible to apply to the
NSW Nurses Registration Board for an authority to practise.
Specialisation (compulsory)
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GHMB920
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Applied Midwifery Studies
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GHMB921
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Reproductive Bioscience
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GHMB922
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Psychosocial Development of the Family
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GHMB923
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Legal and Professional Issues
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GHMB924
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Midwifery Studies
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GHMD983
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Statistics in Health Research
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Honours Master of Science (Midwifery)
The Master of Science (Honours, Midwifery) is a program that provides
an opportunity for candidates to engage in advanced coursework studies
in related subjects and to complete a research enquiry culminating in
the submission of a minor thesis.
This degree is currently under revision. Please contact the department
for further information.
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