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Master of Nursing (Research)

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code J62

This course prepares students to be independent researchers with the ability to develop and implement a research proposal relevant to nursing. The course is directed both at students with an interest in research and those planning a research career, preparing nurses to practice in the field of nursing research.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to explore and extend contemporary practice through research activities.
  2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge in the field of nursing.
  3. Reflect critically on a complex body of nursing knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in the field of nursing.
  4. Use high-level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Admission requirements

Meet the published English language standards and:

  • For a 1 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in a different discipline; or
  • For a 2 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in a different discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be a current Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and have a Nursing degree, with equivalents considered, and a minimum of two years post-registration nursing experience.

Students must attain an academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 or above with no individual band less than 7.0.

Course Duration

  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Part Time

Course Coordinator

Prof Lisa Claire WHITEHEAD

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
RES5115 ^Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20
or
MNP6101 ^Evidence-based Practice and Research Design20
NST6100Literature Review20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
NUR6114Masters Thesis Preparation 120
NUR6115Masters Thesis Preparation 220
Year 2
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
NUR6200Masters Thesis

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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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