- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Master of Nursing
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Nursing |
Abbreviation: | MNurs |
UOW Course Code: | 1546 |
CRICOS Code: | 083832F |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong, Hong Kong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Nursing degree is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in the health care system, or to prepare candidates for academic progression.
Please note that completion of this course does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia.
The main objectives of the program are to provide an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and comprehension of research methods and design, and of evidence-based practice.
As a student you will undertake subjects in reflective practice, legal and professional issues in nursing and research methodology, and choose a minor project and further electives or major project.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Nursing will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge about recent developments in health and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with nursing practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to health in particular nursing practice.
- Demonstrate advance skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Demonstrate advance skills in designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
- Demonstrate advance skills in critical thinking and reflection.
- Demonstrate advance skills in justifying, interpreting and communicating propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.
- Promote and implement the application of advanced communication, problem solving and critical reasoning in professional nursing practice.
- Articulate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial empirical based research-based initiative.
- Demonstrate initiative and judgement using a professional, ethical and holistic approach advocating for excellence in nursing.
Course Structure
The Master of Nursing requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
There are 48 credit points of core subjects that all students must complete. The remaining 24 credit points include a choice of the minor project and further electives or major project.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| SNPG950 | Reflection for Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG903 | Developments in Nursing Care | 6 | Spring, IRI Spring |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring, IRI Autumn |
| SNPG927 | Promoting Clinical Excellence | 6 | Autumn, IRI Autumn |
| SNPG902 | Effective Management In Health | 6 | Autumn/Spring |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | Spring, Annual, IRI Spring |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus | |||
| SNPG998 | Major Project* | 24 | Autumn, Spring, IRI Spring/Summer |
| Or the following 24 credit points of subjects: | |||
| SNPG905 | Minor Project** | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, IRI Spring/Summer |
| And, 2 x 6 credit points of electives from Nursing 900-level subjects*** | 12 | ||
*IRI Students are required to complete this subject if there is no recognition of prior learning.
**IRI Students are required to complete this subjects if recognition of prior learning has been awarded. If the recognition of prior learning awarded is less than 12 credit points, please discuss this with your Course Director.
***Elective subjects are not available for IRI HK.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au