Master of Nursing Science M.NursSc

2010

Program Outline

Advancing Practice. Clinical Impact

The Master of Nursing Science is an academic program designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in clinical inquiry, practice and leadership in professional nursing.

Stage 2 of the Master of Nursing Science provides graduates with a rigorous grounding in research methods, critical analysis, clinical management and leadership and theoretical perspectives that inform nursing.

Students will graduate with a sound knowledge of a broad range of research methodologies and methods; the ability to design and conduct a research project in a rigorous and ethical manner; the skills to critically evaluate research and make informed decisions for practice change when appropriate; the ability to work as an effective member of a research team; and be a critical and informed thinker regarding issues related to nursing and health.

Program Structure

Students enrolled in this academic program will be required to complete a total of 24 units of study including:

1. two compulsory research methods courses (3 units each) plus
2. eighteen units comprising one of the following options.

• Systematic and Critical Reviews of Research (3 units)
• Clinical Management (3 units)
• International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery (3 units)
• Emergence of A Theoretical Base for Nursing (3 units)

• Systematic and Critical Reviews of Research (3 units)
• Clinical Management (3 units)
• International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery (3 units)
• Emergence of A Theoretical Base for Nursing (3 units)

Related Programs

Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

SATAC Code	3CM077
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

Completed Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science plus at least 2 years post-registration Nursing experience. All applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae to the Discipline.

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit to the Discipline of Nursing a Curriculum Vitae along with an "Additional Information Request Form", downloaded from the website: www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/students/programs/#applications. This form should be submitted within ten working days after applying to SATAC.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 3CM077

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

IELTS Total	6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Prerequisites

Stage 1 Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science or equivalent plus two years of relevant post-registration nursing experience

Equivalent Scores

IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing

6.5 6 6 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Annual tuition fees	International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Students enrolled in this academic program will be required to complete a total of 24 units of study including:

1. two compulsory research methods courses (3 units each) plus
2. eighteen units comprising one of the following options.

Option One - 12 unit research dissertation and two 3 unit courses from the following:

• Systematic and Critical Reviews of Research (3 units)
• Clinical Management (3 units)
• International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery (3 units)
• Emergence of A Theoretical Base for Nursing (3 units)

Option Two - 6 unit Critical Review Project and four 3 unit courses from the following:

• Systematic and Critical Reviews of Research (3 units)
• Clinical Management (3 units)
• International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery (3 units)
• Emergence of A Theoretical Base for Nursing (3 units)

Stage 2 comprises 24 units and is undertaken over one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

Graduate Attributes

Graduates of the Master of Nursing Science will be distinguished by the following attributes:

• A sound knowledge of a broad range of research methodologies and methods.
• The ability to design and conduct a research project in a rigorous and ethical manner.
• The skills to critically evaluate research and make informed decisions for practice change when appropriate.
• The ability to work as an effective member of a research team.
• A basic understanding of the philosophical basis of nursing research.
• The ability to identify and describe the major theoretical perspectives that inform nursing practice.
• Being a critical and informed thinker regarding issues related to nursing and health.
• The ability to communicate effectively using a range of mediums.

Program Rules

Faculty of Health Sciences

Further Information

Useful Links

• Discipline of Nursing
• Health Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Postgraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form