Degree Structure: Master of Nursing
Program code: MANUR
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 12 units for all Core courses, and
- 12 to 24 units for Discipline courses, and
- 60 to 72 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 12 units for all Core courses, and
- 12 to 24 units for Discipline courses, and
- 60 to 72 units for Electives
Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care
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Course code
NURS5029
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Units
12
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Complete 12 to 24 units for either of the following:
- 12 units for all Clinical pathway, or
- 24 units for all Research pathway
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Clinical Project
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Course code
NURS6800
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Units
12
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Minor Thesis A
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Course code
NURS6801
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Units
12
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Course name
Minor Thesis B
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Course code
NURS6802
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Units
12
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 60 to 72 units comprising:
- 60 to 72 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Microbiology in Practice
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Course code
BIOL5010
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Essentials in Critical Care Nursing
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Course code
NURS5007
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Units
12
|
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Course name
Best Practice in Circulating and Instrument Nursing
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Course code
NURS5014
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Units
12
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Course name
Best Practice in Anaesthetics and PACU Nursing
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Course code
NURS5015
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Units
12
|
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Course name
Epidemiology for Advanced Practice
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Course code
NURS5017
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Oncology Nursing
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Course code
NURS5019
|
Units
12
|
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|
Course name
Advanced Nephrology Nursing
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Course code
NURS5021
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Theoretical Approaches to Mental Health Practice
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Course code
NURS5022
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Primary Health Care
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Course code
NURS5023
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Units
12
|
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|
Course name
Perspectives in Mental Health Practice
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Course code
NURS5026
|
Units
12
|
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Course name
Perinatal Mental Health for Health Professionals
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Course code
NURS5030
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Skills for Recovery Practice in Mental Health
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Course code
NURS5031
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Units
12
|
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Course name
Best Practice in Adolescent Mental Health
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Course code
NURS5032
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Units
12
|
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Course name
Best Practice in Older People's Mental Health
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Course code
NURS5033
|
Units
12
|
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|
Course name
Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Health Education
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Course code
NURS5038
|
Units
12
|
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Course name
Implementing Teaching and Learning in Health Education
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Course code
NURS5039
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Units
12
|
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Course name
Critical Perspectives in Health
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Course code
NURS5061
|
Units
12
|
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Course name
Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery
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Course code
NURS5062
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Allergy Nursing
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Course code
NURS5064
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Nephrology Nursing
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Course code
NURS5065
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Perioperative Nursing
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Course code
NURS5066
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery
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Course code
NURS5067
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Palliative Care Nursing
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Course code
NURS5073
|
Units
12
|
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Course name
Prescribing for clinicians
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Course code
NURS5103
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice
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Course code
NURS5105
|
Units
12
|
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Course name
Infection Prevention and Control in Practice
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Course code
NURS5106
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding
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Course code
NURS5108
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Maternal, Child and Family Health
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Course code
NURS5109
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Course code
NURS5110
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Comprehensive Care of the Older Person
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Course code
NURS5124
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Critical Care Nursing
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Course code
NURS5125
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice
|
Course code
NURS5171
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Clinical Inquiry
|
Course code
NURS5904
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Advanced Critical Care Practice
|
Course code
NURS5905
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Consolidation of Mental Health Nursing Practice
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Course code
NURS5906
|
Units
12
|
|
|
Course name
Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations
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Course code
NURS6904
|
Units
12
|
|
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Course name
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
|
Course code
NURS6905
|
Units
12
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