Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (Master)

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This course information is for local students only

Year

2012

Award

Master of Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care)

Length

1.5 years full-time or 3 to 4 years part-time.

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of neonatal intensive care (NICU) nursing through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and practice.

Course structure

Exit options are available at two levels: Graduate Certificate (three core subjects) and Postgraduate Diploma (one core subject and two electives). There is also an alternative exit point at Graduate Certificate level; students may complete with a Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Neonatal Special Care) upon completing the requisite subjects. Master's students must complete 120 credit points (out of 180) at level 5, comprising either a group of subjects as a major stream of study, a clinical project, or a minor thesis.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

Please also complete the Nursing Supplementary Application Form.

Apply before 10 June 2011 for mid-year intake, or 14 October 2011 for 2012 applications. Late applications may be considered.

Fee type

Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $15,130 per 120 credit points.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

There may be additional costs associated with police checks and/or possible immunisations, ranging from A$15-500.

Prerequisites

Registration as a Division 1 Nurse and current practising certificate with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or equivalent.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Additional information

Applicants can be employed by a hospital of their choice.