GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Nursing
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
About this program
Prepare to lead change in nursing and healthcare. UniSQ's Master of Nursing is a postgraduate nursing degree with specialisations in gerontology, clinical education, leadership and management, and rural and remote health. Build the expertise necessary to review data-based research while identifying and implementing best practice care for improving individual and community health outcomes. Develop advanced leadership skills through this advanced nursing qualification in Australia, giving you the tools to lead people and projects across diverse healthcare settings. Study this nursing masters degree online and part-time, progressing your career while fitting study into your current occupation as a nurse. You will develop enhanced skills in health research, helping you apply the latest evidence-based practices that lead to better patient outcomes and safer care, and explore solutions to contribute to innovation in healthcare delivery.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities
- allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge. Core (7 Units) HEA6001 - Contexts of Professional Health Practice (1 Unit) HSC6060 - Research Project Design (1 Unit) NUR6060 - Health Policy Analysis and Review (1 Unit) RES9004 - Research Design and Methodologies (1 Unit) HSC6090 - Health Masters Project (2 Units) Choose one (1) of the following courses (1 Unit) NUR6340 - The Law and Health Care Practice (1 Unit) OR HEA6302 - Culture as Determinant of Health (1 Unit) Specialisation (5 Units) <div class="m
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of a 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of nursing from a recognised university. Hold a current professional registration as a Division 1 nurse, or equivalent, with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or relevant regulatory body in applicant's home country. Rural and Remote specialisation Applicants for the Rural and Remote specialisation must be Registered Nurses preferably in a rural or remote workplace. Applicants will need to provide written confirmation from a rural or remote workplace indicating they have the capacity to engage in workplace-based portfolio development including work-based assessments.
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