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The Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) comprises 225 credit points over 5 semesters of full time study, including a seven week summer semester. In the first year, you will spend two full days per week in lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions and two full days per week in clinical placement. In the second year, you will spend two full days per week in classes and three full days in clinical placement.
All subjects are compulsory. All classes are on campus and supported with online learning materials. Several subjects have associated clinical practice or procedural skills and laboratory requirements.
| Subject code | Subject title | Subject type | Semester | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||||
| 514-751 | Nursing and the Health Care System 1 | theory | 1 | 6.25 |
| 514-752 | Illness Experience and Nursing Care | theory | 1 | 6.25 |
| 514-753 | Nursing Science 1 | theory | 1 | 12.5 |
| 514-754 | Nursing Assessment and Care | clinical | 1 | 25.0 |
| 514-755 | Clinical Inquiry and Nursing Research | theory | 2 | 12.5 |
| 514-756 | Nursing Science 2 | theory | 2 | 12.5 |
| 514-757 | Clients with Acute and Chronic Illness | clinical | 2 | 25.0 |
| Second Year | ||||
| 514-758 | Mental Health and Illness | clinical | Summer | 25.0 |
| 514-759 | Health Education in Nursing | theory | 1 | 6.25 |
| 514-764 | Nursing Research | theory | 1 | 12.5 |
| 514-761 | Nursing Science 3 | theory | 1 | 12.5 |
| 514-762 | Clients with Complex Health States | clinical | 1 | 25.0 |
| 514-760 | Koori Health for Nurses | theory | 2 | 6.25 |
| 514-763 | Nursing and the Health Care System 2 | theory | 2 | 6.25 |
| 514-765 | Nursing as Practice | clinical | 2 | 25.0 |
| 514-766 | Mental Health Nursing | clinical elective | 2 | 6.25 |
| 514-767 | Acute Care Nursing | clinical elective | 2 | 6.25 |
| 514-768 | Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing | clinical elective | 2 | 6.25 |
| 514-769 | Paediatric Nursing | clinical elective | 2 | 6.25 |
| 514-770 | Nursing the Older Person | clinical elective | 2 | 6.25 |
The MNSc has a high number of contact hours. In addition to attending classes and clinical placements, you will be required to undertake personal study, write assignments, prepare for examinations and review your clinical practice.
Many students need to balance study commitments with personal commitments; however, you are strongly advised not to undertake employment during semester time. At most, one shift per week is recommended. It is not advisable to undertake night shifts prior to clinical placement days to ensure patient safety.