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Master of Nursing Science (MC-NURSC) // Course structure
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About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
- Notes
Coordinator
Zerina Tomkins
Contact
Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Currently Enrolled Students:
Future Student Enquiries:
- Further information: Nursing
- Email: Nursing Enquiry
Course structure
The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) comprises 200 credit point, on-campus, coursework degree, with a clinical practice component. It is a five semester, full-time course that prepares graduates to practice as a Registered Nurse in Australia. The aim of the Master of Nursing Science degree is to prepare internationally recognised graduates for roles that enhance the health and well being of society and demonstrate leadership in advancement of the discipline of Nursing.
Subject options
First Year
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90066 | Foundations of Nursing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS50003 | Nursing Science 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS50004 | Nursing Assessment & Care | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
NURS50005 | Clinical Inquiry & Nursing Research | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS50006 | Nursing Science 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS50007 | Clients with Acute and Chronic Illness | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Second Year
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS50008 | Mental Health & Recovery | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90052 | Nursing Science 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90053 | Clients with Complex Health States | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
NURS90059 | Nursing Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90057 | Contemporary Nursing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90055 | Nursing as Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020