C04408v1 Master of Advanced Nursing
University of Technology Sydney
About
This course prepares nurses to advance their careers in a range of diverse and challenging roles.
Developed in close consultation with industry stakeholders, our course is contemporary and responsive, ensuring that graduates are well prepared to meet the current and future needs of the healthcare system.
Specialisations in leadership, quality and safety, acute care and chronic and complex care, along with a renewed range of other subjects which incorporate up-to-the-minute evidence and content, are all intended to positively impact outcomes for health care consumers.The course offers a contemporary and responsive curriculum that is industry aligned, evidence-based and research-informed.
UTS works with key health care partners, public health organisations and consumers, to shape and deliver up to the minute content, that provides nurses with in-demand skills to meet the ever growing needs of patients and employers.
Students learn from internationally recognised nursing experts and researchers who continue to improve practice and inform policy globally.
The 100% online study mode allows nurses to personalise their learning, with flexible study options.
Structure
Master of Advanced Nursing is comprised of 12 subjects, of which, four are graduate certificate subjects. Students have the option to follow one of the listed specialisation pathways, or they may choose to study a general pathway (selecting any eight subjects from those on offer in the major and sub-majors).
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91436 Advanced Nursing core subjects | 24cp |
| CBK91885 Advanced Nursing choice | 48cp |
| Total | 72cp |
Course program
For more information, download a course guide and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about 100% online study and a possible study program.
Master of Advanced Nursing (Online), Session 2 commencing, full time
Year 1
Session 2
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96320 Specialty Clinical Practice | 6cp |
Session 3
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96325 Applied Pathophysiology in Practice | 6cp |
Session 4
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96314 Evidence for Informing Practice | 6cp |
Session 5
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96326 Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare | 6cp |
Session 6
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96321 Collaborative and Integrative Mental Health Care | 6cp |
Year 2
Session 1
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96318 Comprehensive Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 6cp |
Session 2
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96316 Quality and Safety in Medicines | 6cp |
Session 3
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96327 Leading Health and Social Care | 6cp |
Session 4
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 96324 Nursing - Sensitive Indicators in Acute Care | |
| 96317 Diabetes Pathways | |
| 96328 Systems and Service Innovation | |
| 96329 Health Systems and Change | |
| 96320 Specialty Clinical Practice | |
Session 5
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96319 Practice to Research in Health | 6cp |
Session 6
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 96315 Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration | |
| 96323 Ageing: Health, Illness, and Decline | |
Year 3
Session 1
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 96322 Advanced Professional Practice | 6cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree, but have recent relevant work experience and can demonstrate the capacity to undertake tertiary study, may also be considered eligible.
Local applicants must have concurrent employment in, or access to, the chosen/relevant clinical area of study, and one year of post-registration clinical experience.
Students' current nursing registration will be confirmed via the National Register of Practitioners. Students should ensure that details of their registration are up-to-date on this register.
For further information on additional requirements, contact the Course Coordinator.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
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