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Master of Clinical Nursing
Campus Teaching Hospitals
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
2 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM131
2011
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
Advancing Practice. Clinical Impact
The Master of Clinical Nursing is aimed at graduates seeking a career in nursing who have a three year degree in another discipline.
The program will provide professional knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin the role of the Registered Nurse and develop competencies for practice as determined by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council.
On successful completion of the Master of Clinical Nursing graduates will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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Applications via SATAC close 13 February. However, late applications may be considered. - Program Structure
The first year provides foundational, theoretical and professional concepts, and fundamental knowledge and skills of nursing practice. Contemporary nursing care is introduced in a variety of health care contexts.
The second year of the program advances professional and contemporary knowledge and skills moving to more complex health problems.STUDY PLANS:
Semester 1
Nursing Sciences (3 units)
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice I (3 units)
Introducing Professional Nursing (3units)
Clinical Nursing Practice I (3 units)
Semester 2
ATSI Peoples Health and Culture (3 units)
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II (3 units)
Contexts of Nursing Practice (3 units)
Clinical Nursing Practice II (3units)
Semester 3
Research Literacy (3 units)
Applied Nursing Practice I (6 units)
Clinical Nursing Practice III (3 units)
Semester 4
Applied Nursing Practice II (6 units)
Leadership and Management (3 units)
Clinical Nursing Practice IV (3 units) - Assessment
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SATAC Code 3CM131 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $5,648Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Successful completion of a Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a pass average in a field other than Nursing. Applicants must have completed a university level 1 Human Biology subject or equivalent. Applicants must attend a structured oral assessment and will be ranked on this basis.Prerequisites
University Level 1 Human BiologyAdditional Entry Requirements
All applicants must attend a structured oral assessment in November or January. The Discipline of Nursing will contact applicants directly regarding these arrangements.A pre-requisite of Human Biology (Level 1) is required to gain entry to the Master of Clinical Nursing either via previous University Level 1 program or via successful completion of an equivalent program. An example of an equivalent program is the Human Anatomy course available on www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au/ (University of Melbourne).
If you wish to have a different higher biology study approved, please submit course outline and results to the Discipline of Nursing Office, University of Adelaide Level 3 Eleanor Harrald Building or contact the office on 83033595.
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SATAC Code: 3CM131International applicants
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IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $33,500 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
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IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
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Annual tuition fees International student place: $33,500 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
University Level 1 Human Biology - Career Opportunities
This degree program provides a professional qualification, which is recognised for registration as a nurse in other Australian states and most countries around the world.
Potential careers
Registered Nurse, Nurse
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