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La Trobe University
University Handbook 2010

Master degrees by research

Master of Nursing (Research) – Melbourne (Bundoora) (HSMNR)

Tel: (03) 9479 5950

Email: nurrec@latrobe.edu.au

This course may be completed in one to three years of full-time study or in up to five years of part-time study. Appropriately qualified candidates undertake a research program in the discipline of nursing, and through the submission of a thesis, demonstrate their command of knowledge pertinent to the area of investigation and a critical appreciation and understanding of the relationship of their own work to that of others.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be eligible for registration as a Division 1 nurse with the Nurses Board of Victoria, normally hold a bachelor degree with honours or equivalent, and demonstrate possession of skills, experience, research or publications which are considered by the University to constitute an acceptable basis for admission. Prospective students should contact the Division of Nursing and Midwifery to discuss possible candidature prior to applying. Applications are made through Research Services (www.latrobe.edu.au/research-services/).