Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University

The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) from the University of Melbourne is a professional master's degree that provides exceptional preparation for a nursing career. It is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (formerly Nurses Board of Victoria). The Master of Nursing Science provides students a higher level degree with enhanced learning outcomes, while meeting the competencies identified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council as necessary for practice as a registered nurse.

International students with a recognised Bachelor degree in Nursing can accelerate their career progression by undertaking the Master of Nursing International at UOW. The Master of Nursing International is a two-year degree that is designed to prepare nurses for professional roles in the health care system. The main objectives of the degree are to provide an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and the application of evidence-based practice. The course is designed to build upon the academic strengths of the School of Nursing, including primary health, mental health, aged and dementia care, clinical excellence and research principles and methods. These topics will facilitate an all-round development of health professionals to seamlessly transition into professional roles in the health care system. The course is delivered via weekly online learning activities in each subject over the course of each semester. It also features intensive face-to-face workshops, which are delivered on-campus each semester. Please note that there is no clinical placement component in the Master of Nursing International and this course does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia.

The Master of Philosophy (Nursing) comprises 24 credit points of coursework together with a 72-credit point thesis. Academic units may award advanced standing for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point. We will ensure that a supervisor with appropriate expertise is allocated to a candidate at the time of application. We encourage you to identify potential supervisors who match your area of research interest by visiting the UOW Scholars website. We also advise you make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your project prior to applying for admission. The thesis is examined by two examiners, with no more than one being internal. In addition to the prescribed coursework, you may be required to attend seminars in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program. For information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services, visit the UOW Research and Innovation website. For specific information relating to research being undertaken, visit the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health research website.