Curtin University
Master of Advanced Practice (Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Aims to take nurses who wish to specialise in the area to be competent in all aspects of wound, ostomy and continence nursing practice.
Course overview
This new, accelerated 12-month master course has been designed to meet changed health industry demands, both across the Australian health sector and globally, that require advanced practice clinicians, clinical leadership and clinical research skills in identified areas of healthcare. The first of its kind in Western Australia, this course combines specialisations in clinical practice with research practice. It is suitable for registered nurses, midwives, paramedics and oral-health therapists wanting to develop distinctive careers involving research activities within clinical settings. You will learn the skills of evidence-informed clinical practice, including relevant health-care policy standards and strategies that enable translation of evidence into practice. You will also explore qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research processes and related ethical considerations for applied health research and evaluation practices.
You will then consolidate your learning with a research project in one of the following specialisations from your graduate certificate:
- Acute Care Nursing
- Advanced Specialty Practice
- Child and Adolescent Health Nursing
- Clinical Leadership
- Critical Care Nursing
- Diabetes Studies
- Midwifery Screening, Diagnostics and Prescribing
- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practice
Key facts
20th July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Master of Advanced Practice (Diabetes Studies), you must fulfil 200 credits or seven units.
Core units
- Evidence-Informed Clinical Practice
- Health Research Professional Project (50 credits)
- Research and Evaluation in Health
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Practice Specialisation
- Foundations of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- Specialty Clinical Practice 1
- Fundamentals of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
- Specialty Clinical Practice 2
Entry requirements
- Applicants for the Master of Advanced Practice Degree (Coursework) must meet university academic and English language standards.
- Applicants will require a bachelor's, a bachelor's honours degree, a graduate certificate or a graduate diploma in their related field.
- Applicants must also hold three years of experience in their related field post-bachelor's degree.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts per relevant practice codes, standards and legislation.
- Apply critical thinking and reflective practice to clinical practice to generate innovative solutions.
- Access, evaluate and synthesise information relevant to clinical leadership and promoting optimal client outcomes.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with clients, carers, families, communities, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Utilise technology safely and appropriately for the diagnosis and management of clients.
- Participate in research, critically appraise research findings and incorporate evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice.
- Relate policy, practices and standards to international trends.
- Demonstrate cultural competence in caring for all clients, families and communities.
- Demonstrate professional, legal and ethical accountability within the scope of practice for safe health care delivery.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee in 2025: $27,934 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 200 credits or eight units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
