Overview

This new, accelerated 12-month master course from Curtin University has been designed to meet changed health industry demands, both across the Australian health sector and globally, that require advanced practice clinicians, clinical leadership and clinical research skills in identified areas of healthcare.

The first of its kind in Western Australia, this Advanced Practice course combines specialisations in clinical practice with research practice. It is suitable for registered nurses, midwives, paramedics and oral-health therapists wanting to develop distinctive careers involving research activities within clinical settings.

You will learn the skills of evidence-informed clinical practice, including relevant health-care policy standards and strategies that enable translation of evidence into practice.

You will also explore qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research processes, and related ethical considerations, for applied health research and evaluation practices.

You will then consolidate your learning with a research project in one of the following specialisations from your graduate certificate:

Acute Care Nursing

Advanced Specialty Practice

Child and Adolescent Health Nursing

Clinical Leadership

Critical Care Nursing

Diabetes Studies

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice

What you'll learn

Apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts in accordance with relevant practice codes, standards and legislation

Apply critical thinking and reflective practice to clinical practice to generate innovative solutions

Access, evaluate and synthesise information relevant to clinical leadership and the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients, carers, families, communities and the interdisciplinary health care team

Utilise technology safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients

Participate in research and critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence based knowledge into clinical practice

Relate policy, practices and standards to international trends

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence Informed Clinical Practice

Health Research Professional Project

Research and Evaluation in Health

Advanced Specialty Practice

Diabetes Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00 , National

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International students deadline: For countries listed separately on the website, 10 weeks before start date. All other countries, 5 weeks before start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS Code 108520A

Applicants for the Master of Advanced Practice Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language standards. Applicants will require a Bachelor Degree, Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in their related field.

Applicants must also hold three (3) years' experience in their related field post Bachelor degree. Enrolment can be full time or part time. Study plan can be negotiated. A part time study plan is essential for specialisations that are linked to employment.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40354 AUD / year

≈ 40354 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

27934 AUD / year

≈ 27934 AUD / year

Additional Details

Australian and New Zealand students: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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