Masters (Coursework)
La Trobe's Master of Nursing Science provides you with the flexibility to pursue a career in research, leadership and management or nursing education. Complete the degree via coursework or a research thesis.
Gain knowledge and skills in research and specialise in Nursing Education or Leadership and Management. Develop your teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills for ethically oriented professional practice. Learn to make high-level independent judgements and to plan, implement and evaluate practice in specialty contexts.
Reasons to study a Master of Nursing Science at La Trobe:
For those who opt for research, students may have the opportunity to collaborate with research centres, as the School of Nursing is aligned with world-renowned research centres including Judith Lumley Centre, which explores major public health issues for mothers, parents and infants, and The Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing (AIPCA).
The coursework projects will give you practical experience and clinical expertise in your chosen field.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Nursing Science, students must complete a total of 180 credit points across 3 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Year 3 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 RESEARCH IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY NSM5RES 1 30 CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NSM5CQI 2 30
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available. The following electives are recommended for Master of Nursing Science.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points EDUCATION IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY NSM5EDU 1 30 MANAGEMENT IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY NSM5MAN 1 30
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points EDUCATION IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY NSM5EDU 2 30 MANAGEMENT IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY NSM5MAN 2 30 NURSING AND MIDWIFERY THESIS A NSM5THA 2 30
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Students to select one learning pathway from the list below.
Stream
For more information on these please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Depending on your specialisation, you'll be well placed to pursue roles in nursing management, research or training and education.