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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Nursing (Research)

  • Masters (Research)

Are you a Registered Nurse who wishes to advance your career?

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5116, 073038D
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Are you a Registered Nurse who wishes to advance your career? The Master of Nursing (Research) at The University of Notre Dame Australia will suit you if you have achieved a high credit average in your undergraduate nursing degree and wish to complete further research in an area of particular interest. To graduate, you must complete a substantial research project culminating in a thesis. You will be supported by academic staff throughout your master's program. Contact us today to find out more.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

Broome

What you will learn

Available as a full-time program across two calendar years (or equivalent part-time), our Master of Nursing (Research) will provide you with the research skills you need to support your professional practice. Topics covered include literature review, research methodology, ethics, analysis, verification and report writing. Furthermore, the program consists of several supervised research subjects, including research coursework as appropriate.

You will be expected to complete a substantial research project culminating in a thesis. Candidates will be assigned university-based supervisors who will provide support and academic guidance. Your supervisor will mentor and direct your studies throughout the research phase until your thesis is put forward for examination. Government support is available for domestic and international students, while domestic students may also apply for stipend scholarships awarded to students of exceptional potential.

Career pathways

With a Master of Nursing (Research), you can pursue careers as a nurse unit manager, nurse practitioner, nurse educator, clinical nurse, acute care nurse or perioperative nurse.

Course structure

This Master's program consists of several courses of supervised research. The duration of the program is two years full-time or the equivalent of part-time study.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.