1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:
a Master of Nursing Science, or
a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification); and
at least one year of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of application.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
prior academic performance
the clinical experience.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
IELTS (academic English Only): 7.0 (no band less than 7.0),
TOEFL (internet-based test)*: 94, Writing 27, Speaking 24;Reading 24;Listening 24
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 65: no communicative skill below 65
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MANP) at the University of Melbourne allows masters-prepared nurses to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to nursing practice.
As a clinically proficient and professionally articulate MANP graduate, you will be prepared to make your mark on the profession and on health care with the skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries of Advanced Nursing Practice.
On completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice graduates will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to a chosen specialty field of advanced nursing practice
The ability to analyse key social and political influences on the delivery of specialist and advanced nursing practice
The knowledge and skills required to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) advanced nursing practice in national and international contexts
Knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in advanced nursing practice
Knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to specialty and advanced nursing practice
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Core
Students must complete four core subjects
Clinical Leadership in Context
Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Implementing Evidence for Practice
Evidence in Practice
Electives
Students must complete three elective subjects
Discipline Electives
Psychopharmacology
Community Mental Health
Consumer Perspective: Theory & Practice
Child and Family Health
Fundamentals of Palliative Care
Adult Palliative Care
Paediatric Palliative Care
Advanced Nursing Practice in Context
Contemporary Approaches to Bereavement
Psychosocial Aspects of Palliative Care
Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
Neonatal Intensive Care 1
Emergency Nursing 1
Paediatric Nursing 1
Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 1
Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 2
Paediatric Nursing 2
Emergency Nursing 2
Paediatric Nursing 1
Neonatal Intensive Care 2
Chronic Disease Management: Foundations
Nursing Practice 1
Ethics in Clinical Practice
Intensive Care Nursing 1
Intensive Care Nursing 2
Cancer Nursing Practice 1
Other Electives
Design for Ageing
Significant Issues in Women's Health
Preventive Health Care
International Child and Family Welfare
Suicide Prevention
Health Informatics Methods
Digital Transformation of Health
Disaster Medicine Principles & Responses
Terror Medicine Principles & Responses
Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1
Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Ageing in Society
Body of Ageing
Economics of Ageing
End of Life Issues
Ethics of Ageing and End of Life
Global Population Ageing
Foundations of Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation in the Acute Setting
Rehabilitation Activity and Exercise
Rehabilitation for Paediatrics
Rehabilitation for Women's Health
After graduating from the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, you will be encouraged and driven to utilise your new-found knowledge across a variety of specialised roles, such as a nurse educator, nurse unit manager or clinical nurse consultant. These roles, plus other clinical leadership positions, will be within reach once you graduate from the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice.
OSHC: 530$ per year
