Master of Nursing (MN)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5490
Faculty
Location
External
Delivery mode
External
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nursing.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and be a registered nurse.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 14800
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.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1165
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5490
Faculty
Location
External
Delivery mode
External
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nursing.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and be a registered nurse.
International students, studying on a student visa, 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.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 25250
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Admissions Officer
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Master of Nursing?
This masters degree program is specifically designed for graduates of any Bachelor of Nursing degree to enable them to extend their nursing knowledge and skills in a specialist setting. The Master of Nursing program offers a flexible, external method of study. The program provides the opportunity for students to complete a Master of Nursing, after successful completion of 24 units, a Graduate Diploma in Nursing after 16 units of study or a Graduate Certificate in Nursing after successful completion of 8 units of study. Students are able to select from five fields of study for specialisation, including Children & Young People¿s Health, Primary Health Care Nursing, Chronic Disease Management and Palliative Care, Gastroenterological Nursing, Rural & Remote Nursing, or use the generic Advanced Practice Nursing field tailored to suit your own specialist practice setting. Students who do not currently hold Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, may only apply for the Graduate Certificate. When this is successfully completed students may then apply for entrance into the Graduate Diploma or Master of Nursing or Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies programs.
What you can study
The first stage of the three levels of the Master of Nursing; that is the Graduate Certificate consists of one core course: Evidence Based Healthcare, two field-specific courses and one elective course. The second stage, the Graduate Diploma, consists of one core course, Education in Nursing and Midwifery Practice, two field specific courses and one elective course. At the Master's level of the program you will complete a core leadership and management course, a research focused course and either a research or clinical practice project.
The Masters program consists of 24 units which can be completed in 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time. There are possibilities to exit the program at either a Graduate Certificate after 6 months full time or equivalent part-time, or after completion of the Graduate Diploma after 12 months full time or equivalent part-time study. The majority of students opt to undertake the Masters program on a part-time basis to accommodate work and family life commitments.
Credit for prior learning may be given for registered nurses with other previously completed postgraduate study.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nursing.
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.
Nursing
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and be a registered nurse.
Apply online
Apply online to the Master of Nursing.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and be a registered nurse.
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, 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.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 14800
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$ 25250
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
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.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Master of Nursing
To complete the Master of Nursing, 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.
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See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nursing.
Program Rules for the Master of Nursing
Early exit points
Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:
