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.
Career Opportunities
Nursing.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
1 Year Full-time
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus direct to UNE
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MNurs | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 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. UNE nurse graduates are well respected within the profession, they are critical thinkers, well prepared educationally for the professional challenges they will face. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 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. |
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| Advanced Standing | Applications for advanced standing cannot be assessed unless the units that you are seeking credit for are complete. If you are currently enrolled in a course and will not receive the results before the advanced standing closing dates please submit a new application once you have obtained the results. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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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.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (c), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate admitted under Rule (a) or (c) must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
2. To qualify for the award a candidates admitted under Rule (b) must pass units to the value of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (c)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Listed Units | 42 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Listed Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Specialisations
Advanced Clinical Education
Advanced Clinical Nursing
Cardiac Care
Community Health Nursing
Dementia Care
Palliative Nursing
Rural Health
Women's Health
Award of the Degree
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Master of Nursing.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements 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; 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.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.