Nursing (Research Methods - Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Master of Nursing (Research Methods)
Length
1.5 years full-time or 2 to 3 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Distance Education
Course description
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills essential to research, enabling them to advance careers in research and scholarship. However, entry is not contingent on an applicant having access to employment or clinical placement in a speciality field.
Applicants wishing to undertake subjects requiring clinical practice must obtain the Course Coordinator's approval, and meet the hospital assessment of competency and registration requirements of Nurses Board of Victoria.
Please note: This course will only be conducted if sufficient enrolments are achieved.
Course structure
The Master's program comprises 60 credit points of study at level 4 (Certificate/Diploma level subjects) and 120 credit points at level 5 (Master's level subjects). Students complete a final 60 credit points via a thesis.
The program offers exit options at the Postgraduate Diploma level (120 credit points). The first stage of this program comprises two speciality subjects and one of the following subjects: Clinical Project, Comprehensive Health Assessment, or Industry Program
The second stage comprises an additional 60 credit points normally including a Research Foundations subject and two research processes subjects.
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/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)
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