Master of Primary Health Care Nursing

University of Sydney

About

Please note:

there will not be an intake for this degree from Semester 1 2021.The Master of Primary Health Care Nursing is tailored specifically for registered nurses working or intending to work in primary healthcare.

You will develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to practise effectively within complex primary healthcare settings, focusing on the health needs of individuals, families and communities, and the importance of providing accessible and equitable healthcare.Our postgraduate nursing degrees are designed for registered nurses who are looking to build their professional practice capabilities and advance to a leadership role in nursing.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Primary Health Care Nursing will hold:

  • a pre-registration nursing degree with credit average from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
  • an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

In addition, the applicant is required to be a registered nurse in Australia or overseas and satisfy the English language proficiency requirements

Inherent requirements

To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the Inherent Requirements for coursework award courses in nursing.

The University of Sydney welcomes and encourages applications from students with disabilities, and from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. Where there are physical, intellectual, cultural, religious or other factors that impact on a student's ability to meet the Inherent Requirements, the University will make reasonable adjustments to assist the student to meet the requirements. Please read the Inherent Requirements carefully as you consider your course choices.

Learning outcomes

What you'll study

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