Master of Nursing Studies

at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Complete 32 units comprising:}
 

• 8 units for all Compulsory Year 1, Semester 1 Courses, and
• 8 units for all Compulsory Year 1, Semester 2 Courses, and
• 8 units for all Compulsory Year 2, Semester 1 Courses, and
• 8 units for all Compulsory Year 2, Semester 2 Courses

Compulsory Year 1, Semester 1 Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
 

• Fundamental Biomedical Sciences for Nursing
• Health Across the Lifespan
• Acute Care Nursing
• Clinical Nursing Practice 1

Compulsory Year 1, Semester 2 Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
 

• Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
• Older Adults' Health
• Managing Chronic Health Issues
• Clinical Nursing Practice 2

Compulsory Year 2, Semester 1 Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
 

• Mental Health
• Clinical Nursing Practice 3
• Translating Research into Practice

Compulsory Year 2, Semester 2 Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
 

• Developing a Research Proposal
• Professional Practice
• Clinical Nursing Practice 4

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

A bachelor degree and have completed one tertiary course in biological science, chemistry or physics at an undergraduate level (or equivalent).The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.Prior study must have been completed within the last 10 years including postgraduate course work or research study following the qualifying undergraduate degree.

English language requirements
 

• IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.Bridging English (BE) results, TOEFL PB, CES, and BEP not accepted.
• There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Student visas
 

• International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Nursing Studies are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
• There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
 

• AUD $36,256

Additional costs
 

• Annual CPR re-certification (approximately $70 per year)
• First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approximately $130 renewed every 3 years)
• Police check for criminal history ($45)
• A clinical uniform shirt is required and may be purchased through the School.
• Costs for vaccinations and serology are the responsibility of the student and will vary based on individual and program requirements.

Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
 

• Registered nurse
• Critical care nurse
• Paediatric nurse
• Perioperative nurse
• Remote area nurse
• Emergency care nurse
• Registered nurse (aged care)
• Oncology nurse
• Rehabilitation nurse
• Community nurse