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Master of Nursing Science (MC-NURSC) // Course structure
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
- Notes
Contact
Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Currently Enrolled Students:
Future Student Enquiries:
- Further information: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Nursing enquiry
Coordinator
Dr Zerina Tomkins
Course structure
Students who commenced in 2012 or earlier should follow the 2012 course structure which can be found in the 2012 Handbook
For 2013 or later commencing students
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH90019 | Indigenous Health and Nursing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| NURS90066 | Foundations of Nursing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| NURS90129 | Nursing Science 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NURS90130 | Nursing Assessment & Care | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| NURS90120 | Evidence in Practice | June (Online) |
12.5 |
| NURS90125 | Nursing Science 2 | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| NURS90131 | Clients with Acute and Chronic Illness | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Second Year
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS90124 | Mental Health & Recovery | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NURS90053 | Clients with Complex Health States | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| NURS90059 | Nursing Research | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
Summer Term (Online)
June (Online)
|
12.5 |
| NURS90057 | Contemporary Nursing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NURS90055 | Nursing as Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Last updated: 12 November 2021