Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies (MNPractSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5383
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BNurs (or equivalent); and be eligible for unrestricted license to practise as a Registered Nurse in Queensland; and demonstrate recent and relevant nursing practice.
Additional application information
There are numbers of nurses currently working in advanced roles without endorsed qualification and formal recognition. It is expected that many of these nurses will be eligible for recognition of prior learning for previous studies or advanced clinical experience. Registered nurses who have completed a UQ Graduate Diploma in Health Studies or similar would be eligible for some credit in this program.
All courses are external, however, NURS7001 and NURS7003 each have a one-week compulsory residential in Brisbane.
Students must hold and keep current a senior first aid certificate for the duration of their program.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1165
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2009
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5383
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
BNurs (or equivalent); and be eligible for unrestricted license to practise as a Registered Nurse in Queensland; and demonstrate recent and relevant nursing practice.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Why study the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies?
This program prepares registered nurses for advanced and expanded roles in practice areas that represent areas of need in Australia's health: chronic disease management, general practice, young people's health, aviation nursing and rural and remote.
Students graduate from this program with the potential to apply to the Queensland Nursing Council for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner. Graduates will develop skills that will enable them to work in a nurse practitioner role that includes assessment and management of clients using nursing knowledge and skills and may include but is not limited to the direct referral of patients to other health care professionals, prescribing medications, and ordering diagnostic investigations. Graduates' practice will be grounded in the nursing profession's values, knowledge, theories and practice and provides innovative and flexible health care delivery that complements other health providers. The scope of practice of the nurse practitioner is determined by the context in which the nurse practitioner is authorised to practice. Graduates will develop a life-long commitment to continuing education and an ability to contribute to the evolution of nursing knowledge.
What you can study
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Aviation Nursing Field of Study
- Chronic Disease Management Field of Study
- General Practice Nursing Field of Study
- Rural and Remote Field of Study
- Young People's Health Field of Study
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
BNurs (or equivalent); and be eligible for unrestricted license to practise as a Registered Nurse in Queensland; and demonstrate recent and relevant nursing practice.
Additional application information
There are numbers of nurses currently working in advanced roles without endorsed qualification and formal recognition. It is expected that many of these nurses will be eligible for recognition of prior learning for previous studies or advanced clinical experience. Registered nurses who have completed a UQ Graduate Diploma in Health Studies or similar would be eligible for some credit in this program.
All courses are external, however, NURS7001 and NURS7003 each have a one-week compulsory residential in Brisbane.
Students must hold and keep current a senior first aid certificate for the duration of their program.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
BNurs (or equivalent); and be eligible for unrestricted license to practise as a Registered Nurse in Queensland; and demonstrate recent and relevant nursing practice.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
What you can do with a Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies
Careers
Nurse Practitioners work in a variety of specialties within both public and private health care settings. Interested candidates are encouraged to discuss the potential role for a Nurse Practitioner with their Health Service District/Manager or employer.
- Aviation nursing
- Chronic disease management
- Community nurse practitioner
- Drug and alcohol
- General practice
- Indigenous health
- Rehabilitation
- Rural and Remote
- School health
- Sexual health
- Young people's health
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Nurse Practitioners Association
- Royal College of Nursing Australia
Program rules for the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies
To complete the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student must obtain #24 from the MN Program list. This constitutes all of Part A (#8) and all of Part B in the chosen field (#10) plus #6 from the electives listed in Part C.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
