Nursing (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Nursing
Length
1.5 years full-time or 3 to 4 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Distance Education
Course description
This course aims to give students knowledge and skills to aid their professional development; flexible delivery enables inclusion of fields not directly associated with hands-on patient care. However, entry is not contingent on applicants having access to employment or clinical placement in a specialised field.
Students identify a career pathway that is not a clinical practice speciality, and pick a mix of specialised subjects in order to tailor the award to meet their individual needs.
Course structure
They complete 60 credit points at Level 4 (Certificate/Diploma level) and 120 credit points at Level 5 (Master's level). Applicants can discuss desired variations with the Course Coordinator.
Subject details
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 14 October 2011. 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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and a current practising certificate with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Applicants intending to undertake subjects requiring clinical practice must obtain the course coordinator's approval, and meet the hospital assessment of competency and registration requirements of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)