- 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 Philosophy (Nursing) | 2017
Course Structure
Coursework
The coursework component is comprised of the following subjects. Students in the School of Nursing are required to attain a minimum of 65 in all four subjects to progress to the research component (thesis).
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG953 | Special Topic in Research | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Total | 24 | ||
Plus the following elective subject may be taken:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
*For more information, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
Research
For the research component, students choose one of the following subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THES924 | Thesis Full Time | 24 per session | Autumn, Spring |
| THES912 | Thesis Part Time | 12 per session | Autumn, Spring |
| Total | 72 | ||
International Students
RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed to help international Higher Degree Research (HDR) students with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree. Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all Master of Philosophy international students who are from a Non English Speaking Background (NESB).
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