A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Cancer and Haematology 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.
International applicants are required to have a minimum of one year’s experience in cancer and haematology nursing.
IELTS Academic: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
TOEFL iBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 25 in Writing
The Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop their knowledge and skills for their care. Students will investigate the biology of cancer and haematology, associated treatments, and integrated multidisciplinary management.
Why study this course?
Cancer is the single largest cause of premature death in Australia and represents nearly one-fifth of the total burden of disease in the health system. As a cancer and haematology nursing student, you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis and management of cancer, future treatment trends and explore the impact of these illnesses on the individual, family and community.
You will be led by leading cancer and haematology care researchers and will learn to make evidence-based decisions using research generated at our Cancer Nursing Research Unit, an innovative collaboration between the Sydney Nursing School and the Sydney Local Health District.
With the increasing trends towards both home-based care and intensive treatments such as Stem Cell Transplantation, this course provides a broad range of content across a diverse spectrum of cancer and haematology care and explores the broadening roles for nurses throughout this field.
Who should study this course?
Designed for registered nurses, this degree aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop the knowledge and skills for their care.
CRICOS code: 068705E
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Graduates will have the knowledge, skills and attributes required to develop initiatives in cancer and haematology nursing and to make a substantial contribution to healthcare policy and development.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
