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Master of Nursing Science
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
This online course allows students to study with a leader in nursing education alongside other commitments. Students will develop advanced knowledge of nursing research and the leadership skills to make a positive impact on their community. The course aims to give students the knowledge and skills in research and their chosen area of professional practice (nursing education or leadership and management). Students will develop specialised proficiency and effective communication skills for ethically oriented nursing practice. They will be able to make high level independent judgements, plan, implement and evaluate practice in specialty contexts, and function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. This course is ideal for suitably qualified nurses, who want to pursue a career in nursing education or leadership and management. The course is delivered via a flexible online mode and comprises learning modules delivered via LMS. Internet access is an essential requirement for this course.
Structure
Students may complete this course by doing a minor thesis or a clinical project. The thesis is normally 15,000 words in length.
Subjects
- Nursing science
Standard entry requirements
A recognised Nursing degree or equivalent
Study pathways
Students have a choice of exit points in the course: The graduate certificate requires the completion of 4 x 15 credit point subjects (a total of 60 credit points) delivered over six-week intervals; The graduate diploma requires completion of a further 4 x 15 credit point subjects delivered over six-week intervals (a total of 120 credit points); The Master of Nursing Science requires completion of a further 2 x 30 credit point subjects delivered over 12-week intervals (a total of 180 credit points).
Further information
The program is delivered via a flexible, fully online mode, comprising learning modules via a Learning Management System (LMS).
