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
Specifically, the Master of Advanced Practice aims to develop graduates who possess a combination of knowledge and research skills applicable to the industry. This course is designed to allow specialisation in various disciplines that are suitable for those who wish to extend their existing knowledge of a discipline. Students will develop superior professional knowledge and in-demand research skills for a career in specialised clinical practice.
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Practice Specialisation will focus on the prevention and management of patients with acute or chronic wounds; patients with an ostomy (gastro-intestinal or genito-urinary diversion for feeding or drainage of effluent, or a tracheostomy for respiratory function), and patients with urinary or faecal incontinence. Students will have the opportunity to combine learning from the applied clinical sciences to the practice context.
Key facts
23rd February, 2026
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 (25 credits)
- Health Research Professional Project (50 credits)
- Research and Evaluation in Health (25 credits)
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Practice Specialisation
- Foundations of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (25 credits)
- WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 1 (25 credits)
- Fundamentals of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (25 credits)
- WOCP Specialty Clinical Practice 2 (25 credits)
Entry requirements
- Applicants for the Master of Advanced Practice Degree (Coursework) are required to meet university academic and English language standards.
- Applicants will require a bachelor degree, bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma in their related field.
- Applicants must also hold three (3) years of experience in their related field post-bachelor 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 in accordance with 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 the promotion of optimal outcomes for clients.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively 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 the care of 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 2024: $26,605 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 200 credits or seven 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.
