Master of Nursing Studies (MNursSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5491
Faculty
Teaching Location
Clinical Schools
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a bachelor degree, as well as meet special entry requirements as set out in the program rules covering requirements for clinical practice.
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 course list 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
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Email: nursing-midwifery@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3381 1165
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5491
Faculty
Teaching Location
Clinical Schools
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a bachelor degree, as well as meet special entry requirements as set out in the program rules covering requirements for clinical practice.
CRICOS Code: 069418D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.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 course list 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
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Admissions Officer
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Nursing Studies?
This program has been specifically designed to prepare students within two years to apply to work as registered nurses in Australia and and will be offered to graduates of any other discipline who have achieved a Grade point Average of 4 or above. Graduates will: apply clinical reasoning skills in their nursing practice; be able to work effectively in interprofessional teams to promote quality health outcomes for clients in their care; provide high quality client centred care through safe and effective nursing practice according to the ANMC (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse; and possess the qualities, skills, knowledge and abilities expected of a University of Queensland graduate.
The program will be offered full time for two years with a fast track option of 18 months. MNursSt (Graduate Entry) follows a problem based learning model. Lecturers and resource sessions will be available online, however all Problem Based Learning tutorials, clinical laboratories and clinical practice will take place in clinical partner sites including the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
What you can study
Students complete 32 units, 16 of which are clinical, or two days clinical practice per week for the first year, three days a week in the third semester, and five days per week in the final semester. There are 1010 hours of clinical practice throughout the program. Second year courses may be completed over the summer semester and first semester of the following year. The third semester can be undertaken part-time (the only part-time option in the course). Students will need to complete the Inter-professional practice Project in one semester and the four credit point clinical practice subject in the following semester, followed by the final extended clinical experience eight credit point course in the last semester.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Nursing Studies.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students are required to complete 896 hours of supervised placement throughout the duration of their program.
It is a requirement Students hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate (including a CPR component) before commencing program. Students are required to comply with the School of Nursing and Midwifery Infectious Diseases and Immunisation Guidelines and provide serological evidence of their status with respect to blood-borne transmissible viruses (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV).Students will also be required to undergo a National Criminal History Record check (Police Check) prior to clinical placement. For further information on these requirements contact the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a bachelor degree, as well as meet special entry requirements as set out in the program rules covering requirements for clinical practice.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Applicants will need to have a bachelor degree, as well as meet special entry requirements as set out in the program rules covering requirements for clinical practice.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 069418D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
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 course list 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 course list 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.
What you can do with a Master of Nursing Studies
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- AUSTRALIAN HEALTH PRACTITIONER REGULATION AGENCY
Program rules for the Master of Nursing Studies
To complete the Master of Nursing Studies
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Nursing Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#32 from the MNursSt list.
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.
