Master of Nursing (Research)

What you will study

The Master of Nursing (Research) from the University of Melbourne shall be awarded based on the examination of a thesis that demonstrates the course learning outcomes.

• Thesis

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Master of Nursing (Research) at La Trobe University is a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 70 (H2A) or above.

Applicants must be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Where an applicant does not meet the standard academic entry requirements, an application may be made for admission on equity or alternative entry grounds where the applicant can demonstrate, through discipline-appropriate forms of evidence:

• That they have attained the prior research and/or learning outcomes that generally pertain to the minimum academic entry requirements for the degree.
• That they have the capacity to undertake a higher degree by research successfully.

The following conditions must be met to gain admission into a Master of Nursing (Research) degree:

• You must meet the entry requirements for the degree.
• The school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.

Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee a place offer. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and limited places may be available.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• Mastery of theoretical knowledge and ability to reflect critically on theory and its application.
• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, and theories and apply them to established theories from different bodies of knowledge or practice.
• Ability to generate and assess complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
• Ability to design, use and evaluate research and research methods.

Advanced communication and technical skills to present coherent arguments and disseminate research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Career outcomes

This degree will allow you to pursue research-related careers in higher education and leadership positions in hospitals, research centres, the healthcare sector, and beyond. It can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee information not provided

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• 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.