Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies (MNPractSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing semesters, 2010
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5383
Faculty
Campus
Ipswich
Location
External
Delivery mode
External
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BNurs (or equivalent); and be eligible for unrestricted license to practise as a Registered Nurse in Queensland; and demonstrate recent and relevant nursing practice.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 13100
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1165
This program is not available to international students.
Why study the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies?
This program prepares registered nurses for advanced and expanded roles in practice areas that represent areas of need in Australia's health: chronic disease management, general practice, young people's health, aviation nursing and rural and remote.
Students graduate from this program with the potential to apply to the Queensland Nursing Council for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner. Graduates will develop skills that will enable them to work in a nurse practitioner role that includes assessment and management of clients using nursing knowledge and skills and may include but is not limited to the direct referral of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic investigations. Graduates' practice will be grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health providers. The scope of practice of the nurse practitioner is determined by the context in which the nurse practitioner is authorised to practice. Graduates will develop a life-long commitment to continuing education and an ability to contribute to the evolution of nursing knowledge.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Aviation Nursing
- Chronic Disease Management
- General Practice Nursing
- Rural and Remote
- Young People's Health
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
BNurs (or equivalent); and be eligible for unrestricted license to practise as a Registered Nurse in Queensland; and demonstrate recent and relevant nursing practice.
Additional application information
There are numbers of nurses currently working in advanced roles without endorsed qualification and formal recognition. It is expected that many of these nurses will be eligible for recognition of prior learning for previous studies or advanced clinical experience. Registered nurses who have completed a UQ Graduate Diploma in Health Studies or similar would be eligible for some credit in this program.
All courses are external, however, NURS7001 and NURS7003 each have a one-week compulsory residential in Brisbane.
Students must hold and keep current a senior first aid certificate for the duration of their program.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
BNurs (or equivalent); and be eligible for unrestricted license to practise as a Registered Nurse in Queensland; and demonstrate recent and relevant nursing practice.
International students may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2010:
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 13100
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students’ actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
Fee rules
View the 2010 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies
Careers
Nurse Practitioners work in a variety of specialties within both public and private health care settings. Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss the potential role for a Nurse Practitioner with their Health Service District/Manager or employer.
- Aviation nursing
- Chronic disease management
- Community nurse practitioner
- Drug and alcohol
- General practice
- Indigenous health
- Rehabilitation
- Rural and Remote
- School health
- Sexual health
- Young people's health
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Nurse Practitioners Association
- Royal College of Nursing Australia
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies
To complete the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student must obtain #24 from the MNPracSt Program list. This constitutes all of Part A (#8) and all of Part B in the chosen field (#10) plus #6 from the electives listed in Part C.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies.
