Master of Nursing
Course code J88
Enables students to develop in-depth knowledge of a range of contemporary health care challenges and directions within a national and international context.
Students have a suite of units to choose from which enables them to plan a bespoke program of study to meet their individual needs and those of their health care context in which they are situated.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
J88
Admissions
Fees
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $20,850
See Fees and Scholarships for further information
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
J88
CRICOS code
096859K
Fees
International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $32,850
See Fees and Scholarships for further information
Availability & Campus
| JO | ML | BU | OL | |
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| Full-time | ||||
| Part-time |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in nursing. Applicants with equivalent prior learning must have two years full-time (or equivalent) post registration professional practice, and submit a current curriculum vitae.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| NNI5101 | Professional Issues in Clinical Nursing | 20 |
| NUR6117 | The Deteriorating Patient | 20 |
| PSR5101 | Managing Risk in the Clinical Environment | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| CLM6100 | Clinical Leadership and Management | 20 |
| NUR6118 | Nursing in the Context of Global Health | 20 |
| NUR6119 | Nursing Management of Chronic Health Conditions | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| MNP6101 | Evidence-based Practice and Research Design | 20 |
| NUR6116 | Evaluating Practice in Health | 20 |
| Select one unit from the following three units | ||
| NNT5100 ^ | Foundations of Children and Young People's Nursing | 20 |
| CMH5109 ^ | Contemporary Issues in Mental Health | 20 |
| NUR5211 ^ | Contemporary Care of the Ageing 1 | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| NST6101 | Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting | 20 |
| MNP6107 | Nursing Research Project | 20 |
| Select one unit from the following three units | ||
| MID6108 ^ | Principles of Effective Maternal and Newborn Care | 20 |
| NUR6121 ^ | Palliative Care Nursing | 20 |
| NUR6120 ^ | Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Children and Young People | 20 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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On-campus students please note that three core units are only available online.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply cognitive and creative analytical skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex concepts and theories in authentic practice settings and contexts.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to professional practice.
- Reflect critically on a complex body of contemporary health care system knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of nursing practice.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and disseminate a substantial project
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $20,850 *
* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $32,850 *
* International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Graduates from this program will have enhanced employment prospects in a range of health care settings and contexts. A masters level qualification is a minimum requirement for senior leadership and clinical roles in most health care organisations within Australia. The diversity of subject areas within this program also enhances the employment opportunities for graduates both in the domestic and international markets.
Possible future job titles
Senior Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse
Student
stories
"The support staff are always ready to help"
Margaret, an international student from Nigeria, is studying a Master of Nursing at ECU, and enjoying the mix of theory with practical real-life situations.
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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