OpenMaster degree (coursework)Health

Master of Nursing Practice

ProviderCurtin University
Course code: SIA-38458UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Master of Nursing Practice is a two year (4 semesters) coursework program leading to ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/. The course provides a comprehensive program of study involving a diverse range of simulated practice and fieldwork, inter-professional learning, contemporary blended learning and advanced clinical skill development. The course emphasises the close integration of evidence based theory and clinical practice. Theory content is comprehensive and includes the physical, biological, psychological and social sciences.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

All applicants must hold a recognised Bachelors degree or graduate degree.

Entry to this course is competitive and a strong academic achievement is required.

It is essential that applicants have successfully completed a human biology related unit with an anatomy and physiology focus at tertiary level.

Domestic students who have not completed a tertiary unit in the above mentioned area will be able to study this unit through the Health Sciences Graduate Entry Foundation course.

Aboriginal students are encouraged to apply.

Curtin University requires all students to demonstrate competency in English.

International students are required to demonstrate an IELTS of 7.0

English requirement
IELTS Academic 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.