Master of Nursing
Why study the Master of Nursing at UNE?
The Master of Nursing at UNE provides you with the opportunity to develop and expand upon your skills and knowledge at the postgraduate level. It is a very flexible distance education program which allows you either to study in a particular specialty area or to choose from a wide range of electives to suit your particular learning needs.
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Nursing.
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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-time1 Year Part-time
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | MNurs |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 48 |
| 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. |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must be currently registered to practice nursing and either: (a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or (b) hold a postgraduate certificate or diploma in Nursing; or (c) satisfy the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be currently registered to practise nursing and either:
(a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or
(b) hold a postgraduate certificate or diploma in Nursing; or
(c) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
2. Award of the Degree
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3. and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Master of Nursing.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3. and who have specialised* shall be awarded the Master of Nursing in the following: Advanced Clinical Education; Advanced Clinical Nursing; Cardiac Care; Community Health Nursing; Dementia Care; Mental Health Nursing; Palliative Nursing; Rural Health; Women’s Health.
* In order to meet specialisation requirements, candidates must complete a minimum of 24 credit points of the course in this area
3. Course Requirements
3.1. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (c) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 3.1.(b). and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 1;
(ii) 42 credit points from Group 2.
3.2. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 1;
(ii) 18 credit points from Group 2.
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4. Period of Candidature
4.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (c), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
4.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
EHPS 590.
Group 2
EDUC 591; HS 591; HSGR 426, 427, 429; HSHM 400, 402, 411, 412, 421, 440, 441, 443, 445, 447, 466, 501; HSNS 400, 415, 422, 423, 424, 426, 428:12, 432, 433, 434, 440, 452, 464, 467, 469 478; PDAB 306; PDAL 591; or any other unit approved by the school.