- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
Program title: Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
Award abbreviation: MAdvNursPrac
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: blended
Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places
USC program code: SC740
Total courses: 8
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa
Program overview
This program provides an educational opportunity for registered nurses to advanced their knowledge and skills with a view to providing leadership in practice in the future.
Students will be able to choose electives which enhance their practice and broaden their knowledge as it relates to health and nursing. The inclusion of study in leadership will enable participants to explore opportunities for practice development and to extend their knowledge in relation to clinical governance, legal and ethical issues.
The program will be delivered in internal mode. Courses use a combination of online learning with on campus intensive workshops. Assessment will be tailored to meet the learning needs of the students.
Admission requirements
Students are required to be Registered Nurses, normally with an undergraduate degree in nursing or related discipline.
International students will demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.5 on entry to the program and have gained registration as a nurse and a current or temporary licence to practise as a registered nurse in Queensland.
Program structure
Required courses:
NUR704 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
NUR721 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing
NUR708 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
Plus 5 electives from the following list:
NUR751 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
NUR713 Leadership in Practice Development
NUR722 Research in Health Care
NUR703 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
NUR712 Advanced Health Assessment
PUB112 Independent Study
PUB271 Assessment in Mental Health
EDU700 Infant Care
EDU703 Midwifery in a Social Context
NUR709 Public Health Foundations
PUB361 Health Promotion Principles
Electives from other faculties are available subject to program leader approval.
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au