Ranked 38th in the world for nursing, the University of Newcastle's one-year Master of Nursing builds advanced clinical, leadership, and research capabilities for practising nurses. Students can pursue a general program or specialise in areas such as critical care, chronic disease and aging, or healthcare improvement, learning directly from clinical experts. The article outlines the study structure and the advanced career paths the degree opens up.
The Master of Nursing degree at the University of Newcastle is designed to enhance professional leadership skills, clinical competence, health care improvement, research and evidence-based practice. It enables students to obtain the knowledge and skills required for advanced practice in speciality areas.
Ranked 38th in the world for nursing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020), the University offers the following benefits for Master of Nursing students:
The duration of the program is 1-year full time and consists of the following key study areas.
Following structured specialisations are also offered:
The Master of Nursing graduates is equipped to provide advanced clinical knowledge and advice across the full spectrum of healthcare settings. Some of the career paths for graduates include:
Academic Requirement:
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with:
English Requirement: IELTS score of overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
Intake: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 & Trimester 3
Location: Newcastle and Online
The 2020 indicative yearly program fee is AUD 36,960 (based on a full-year full-time load of 80 units).
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