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On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
February | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Duration
18 months full time or 36 months part time
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ANMAC
Course Content
Applied Pathophysiology
12.5 points, core (Coursework and Minor Thesis streams).
Presenting Academic Discourse
12.5 points, core (Coursework stream).
Quality and Safety in Healthcare
12.5 points, core (Coursework stream) / core selective (Minor Thesis stream).
Pharmacology for Health Professionals
12.5 points, core (Coursework stream).
Clinical Leadership in Context
12.5 points, core (Coursework stream) / core selective (Minor Thesis stream).
Applications of Clinical Pharmacology
12.5 points, core (Coursework stream).
Implementing Evidence for Practice
25 points, core (both streams).
Research in Practice
25 points, core (Minor Thesis stream).
Minor Thesis Part 1
25 points, core (Minor Thesis stream).
Minor Thesis Part 2
25 points, core (Minor Thesis stream).
Specialty stream (2 x 12.5 points)
Choose one specialty area: Critical Care Nursing, Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing, or Rural Critical Care Nursing.
Electives
e.g. NURS90077 Specialist Mental Health Nursing, NURS90010 Clinical Teaching and Preceptorship, NURS90012 Psychopharmacology, NURS90067 Health Assessment for Advanced Practice, NURS90072 Advanced Nursing Practice in Context, NURS90025 Child and Family Health.
Common Questions
No, the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner) is available to domestic students only.
This is an accredited course leading to endorsement as a nurse practitioner by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and it is designed to support students in meeting the Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice.
Yes, the Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship program supports registered nurses and midwives to complete postgraduate study to support working in primary care. Funding has been provided by the Australian Government and the scholarships will be administered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP).
The University of Melbourne offers several related courses, including the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (MANP/MPH), the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency), and the Specialist Certificate in Registered Nurse Prescribing.
Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner), and the Access Melbourne entry scheme is also available for eligible applicants.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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