Masters (Coursework)
This coursework Masters is a graduate entry program for applicants with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with a strong focus on clinical practice and research which leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The program will provide experiential and authentic learning opportunities, supplemented by theoretical components, to ensure graduates are industry-ready upon entry to practice.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levelThis course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree or master's degree, with a course weighted average mark of at least 60%, or equivalent as recognised by the University. A health science-based degree is desirable; all applicants are required to have a tertiary level unit in human biology (students who do not meet this requirement will be required to undertake a Health Science Preparation program at ECU).
Prospective applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a personal statement as part of their application. This is a competitive entry program and applications are assessed on academic merit.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
In addition to satisfying ECU minimum English standard requirements for this course, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard. (https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx)
These requirements are as follows:
Note: English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to acceptable number of test sittings and combined scores across test sittings.
ECU's minimum English standard requirements for this course may be satisfied with one of the following:
Graduates will display the skills, knowledge and attributes to function with competence and confidence in a registered nurse graduate role. They will have enhanced leadership skills to ensure they are capable clinical leaders and are industry-ready to work in a diverse range of practice settings within a dynamic health care system.
Possible future job titlesRegistered Nurse