Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

With a rapidly ageing population, changes in technology, changes in management demands, and the evolution of nursing knowledge and practice, there are growing opportunities for qualified senior nurses and nurse leaders in Australia. JCU Online’s Master of Nursing gives you the qualifications and skills you need to evolve your career as fast as healthcare itself is changing. It will allow you to take on more complex roles and deliver better patient care. The JCU Online’s Master of Nursing gives you the preparation you’ll need to shine at the next level in your career – advanced communication skills, data management skills, governance knowledge, informatics, and the ability to design and implement evidence into practice. We equip you with the knowledge, proficiency, competency and expertise to succeed in your chosen specialisation. These core skills were specifically incorporated to ensure all graduates leave the course ready to take on the challenges presented by a changing healthcare landscape. You’ll also be able to choose one of three majors: Leadership and Management major; Education major; and Advanced Practice major.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

With a rapidly ageing population, changes in technology, changes in management demands, and the evolution of nursing knowledge and practice, there are growing opportunities for qualified senior nurses and nurse leaders in Australia. JCU Online’s Master of Nursing gives you the qualifications and skills you need to evolve your career as fast as healthcare itself is changing. It will allow you to take on more complex roles and deliver better patient care. The JCU Online’s Master of Nursing gives you the preparation you’ll need to shine at the next level in your career – advanced communication skills, data management skills, governance knowledge, informatics, and the ability to design and implement evidence into practice. We equip you with the knowledge, proficiency, competency and expertise to succeed in your chosen specialisation. These core skills were specifically incorporated to ensure all graduates leave the course ready to take on the challenges presented by a changing healthcare landscape. You’ll also be able to choose one of three majors: Leadership and Management major; Education major; and Advanced Practice major.

IELTS

7+

TOEFL

94+

PTE Academic

65+

To be eligible to enrol in the online Master of Nursing, applicants must have: Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification, and; Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia; Completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience, or the part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse or midwife. Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Application Deadline

25 Oct 2023

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Mar

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

34,860 AUD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

34,860 AUD

Other Expenses

-

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Program overview

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Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

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