Admission requirements for the Master of Nursing Science are:
An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent, completed not more than ten years prior to the date of application; or
An older undergraduate degree and either more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study or five years of documented relevant work experience.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider prior academic performance and, where relevant, work experience.
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
TOEFL (internet-based): 94, Writing 27;Speaking 24;Reading 24;Listening 24
IELTS: 7.0 (no band less than 7.0)
Pearson Test of English: 65, no communicative skill below 65.
The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) from the University of Melbourne is a professional master’s degree that provides exceptional preparation for a nursing career. It is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (formerly Nurses Board of Victoria).
The Master of Nursing Science provides students a higher level degree with enhanced learning outcomes, while meeting the competencies identified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council as necessary for practice as a registered nurse.
A master’s degree in nursing is a portable qualification, whether you want to work locally, nationally or internationally.
We offer the only integrated curriculum where you learn clinical skills and theory concurrently. Clinical and bioscience topics are coordinated to enhance your understanding of theory in practice. Students will participate in 6 to 8 weeks of intensive teaching each semester, followed by three or four weeks of professional experience placement with partner hospitals.
Our clinical placements are in the largest major metropolitan teaching hospitals, ensuring best clinical practice opportunities and research collaborations with up-to-date medical mannequins and equipment, and dedicated laboratory staff to guide your practical skill development. The clinical skills labs are used for classes and you can book them for self-directed learning.
Students undertake a capstone subject in the final semester. This will enable you to apply your knowledge and seek innovative solutions to real clinical problems.
At the completion of the Master of Nursing Science graduates are expected to:
Integrate knowledge from a range of disciplines that contribute to health and disease management in the provision of nursing to people experiencing alterations in their health
Perform nursing assessment and intervention within legal and ethical parameters and demonstrating accountability for their own practice;
Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise research evidence relevant to common health problems and to translate this evidence into the development of nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the Australian health care system in terms of policy and the organizational context of health service delivery
Practice effectively in health promotion and health education roles
Demonstrate the ability to identify knowledge gaps in the delivery of nursing care and to utilize research skills to address current gaps in practice in collaboration with researchers in nursing and allied disciplines
CRICOS Code: 061211F
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Core
First year
Indigenous Health and Nursing
Foundations of Nursing
Nursing Science 1
Nursing Assessment & Care
Clinical Inquiry & Nursing Research
Nursing Science 2
Clients with Acute and Chronic Illness
Second year
Mental Health & Recovery
Nursing Science 3
Clients with Complex Health States
Nursing Research
Contemporary Nursing
Nursing as Practice
With a cohort of 150 students accepted into the Master of Nursing Science each year – a significantly smaller number compared to other Bachelor of Nursing courses – you are guaranteed an opportunity to engage in small group simulation work in your laboratory classes. The clinical placements provided are of high quality and are predominantly located in the Parkville precinct.
Following five to six intensive classes, you will experience three to four weeks of clinical placement with partner hospitals, ensuring the best clinical learning and practice for your study in nursing.
Students also have means to gain meaningful employment during their studies at the University of Melbourne as health assistants in nursing at Melbourne Health. This employment provides additional benefits, such as clinical management of patients with special needs, working to a flexible roster, and generally enhancing your CV for post-study employment opportunities.
OSHC: 530$ per year
