Intensive Care Nursing (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Master of Nursing (Intensive Care)
Length
1.5 years full-time or 2 to 3 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is designed to provide a range of opportunities for students to develop a deeper understanding of intensive care nursing through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and practice.
Please note: This course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolments are achieved.
Course structure
Students who undertake the full Master course will complete either a minor thesis or clinical project. Exit options are available at two levels: Graduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma. The Graduate Certificate enables students to specialise in breast care nursing. Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma have the option of specialising in a secondary area of interest.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University (contact details below) before 16 October 2009. Late applications may be considered.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): $13,480 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Additional costs (AUD)
There may be additional costs associated with police checks and/or possible immunisations, ranging from A$14-500.
Prerequisites
Applicants must be a Division 1 Registered Nurse and hold a current practising certificate with the Nurses Board of Victoria or its equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Applicants are required to complete a Division specific application form. URL/Please visit our webpage for more information
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/index.php
Contact information
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T 1300 135 045
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Division of Nursing and Midwifery: T (03) 9479 5950
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover