Overview

Key facts

The James Cook University 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

Advanced Practice major

Career Outcomes

Studying the Master of Nursing will provide you with the hands-on technical skills and practical interpersonal management knowledge that are growing in demand in the nursing industry. With three specialisations on offer, this degree allows students the opportunity to tailor their studies to their career goals and succeed in positions such as:

Advanced Practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Consultant

Leadership & Management

Nurse Unit Manager
Executive nursing roles such as Director of Nursing

Education

Clinical Teacher
Nurse Educator
Higher Education and Academia roles

Programme Structure

Course include:

Informatics for Health Professionals
Effective Clinical Governance
Persuasive Communication
Synthesising Evidence for Healthcare
Quantitative Research in Healthcare
Qualitative Research in Healthcare
Implementing Practice Development in Healthcare Contexts
Professional Portfolios for Career Advancement

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Oct (6 chances in a year to start the course)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 136 other Masters in Public Health in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code 00117J

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.

Tuition Fee

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International

17430 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34860 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

17430 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34860 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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