Master of Nursing
| Official Abbreviation | MNurs |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Overview | The Master of Nursing aims to maximise flexibility of specialisation pathways and to promote effective use of available resources. |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates must be registered to practice nursing and either hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing or its equivalent or hold a post graduate certificate or diploma in Nursing or satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of their preparation for this course. |
| Other Benefits | UNE has been at the forefront of nurse education longer than any other university in Australia. UNE was the first tertiary education provider in Australia to offer distance education for nurses and the first to implement the preceptor model of undergraduate clinical teaching on a large scale. UNE nurse graduates are well respected within the profession, they are critical thinkers, well prepared educationally for the professional challenges they will face. |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of either 48 or 24 credit points
Program of Study
Course Structure: Continuing Students. 48 credit point version
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Core Units | 6 cps |
| 3. Elective Units | 42 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view the complete 48 credit point Course Structure click here
Course Structure: Continuing Students. 24 credit point version
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| 1. Core Units | 6 cps |
| 3. Elective Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view the complete 24 credit point Course Structure click here
Approved Majors
Advanced Clinical Education
Advanced Clinical Nursing
Cardiac Care
Community Health Nursing
Dementia Care
Palliative Nursing
Rural Health
Women's Health
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature is 2-3 years.