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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Master of Nursing

  • Masters (Coursework)

While this course has been designed primarily for internationally registered nurses, it also enables Australian registered nurses to gain and update skills to further their careers.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
J88, 096859K
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$26,550 per year / $53,100 total
International Fees
$41,600 per year / $83,200 total

About this course

While this course has been designed primarily for internationally registered nurses, it also enables Australian registered nurses to gain and update skills to further their careers.

The course will develop your in-depth knowledge of contemporary health care and provide you with the skills to apply this knowledge to practice.

You will study a range of contemporary topics such as clinical leadership and management, global health issues, chronic condition management, clinical education, health practice evaluation, and evidenced based practice and research design. All areas that will provide opportunities for leadership roles in your home country when you graduate.

Note: While this course does not lead to registration to practice as a nurse in Australia, it may lead to Australian employment in health policy, compliance, consultation or program coordination.

While this course has been designed primarily for internationally registered nurses, it also enables Australian registered nurses to gain and update skills to further their careers.

The course will develop your in-depth knowledge of contemporary health care and provide you with the skills to apply this knowledge to practice.

You will study a range of contemporary topics such as clinical leadership and management, global health issues, chronic condition management, clinical education, health practice evaluation, and evidenced based practice and research design. All areas that will provide opportunities for leadership roles in your home country when you graduate.

Note: While this course does not lead to registration to practice as a nurse in Australia, it may lead to Australian employment in health policy, compliance, consultation or program coordination.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in nursing. Applicants with equivalent prior learning must have two years full-time (or equivalent) post registration professional practice, and submit a current curriculum vitae.

    Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Online

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

A master's level qualification is a minimum requirement for senior leadership and clinical roles in most public, private and non-government health care organisations. So, graduates from this program will have enhanced employment prospects in a range of health care settings, including health administration, project management, health education, health promotion, health research, community health and public health. The diversity of subject areas within this program also enhances your employment opportunities wherever you practice in the world.

Possible future job titles

Project Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Quality and Compliance Officer, Program Officer, Research Project Officer, Community Care Coordinator, Advance Care Planning Coordinator, Care Coordinator (Aged Care), Clinical Governance Consultant