The University of Melbourne

Program

As a student of the University of Melbourne’s Master of Nursing Science, you will have a passion for providing nursing care and expertise. Combining theory, simulation-based skill training and comprehensive clinical practice, this degree will prepare you to meet the challenges of healthcare as a registered nurse.

The Master of Nursing Science curriculum emphasizes significant contemporary health problems identified as National Health Priority Areas: cardiovascular health, cancer control, injury prevention and control, mental health, diabetes mellitus, and asthma.

Teaching is based on up-to-date research which allows you to apply the most relevant theory to your practice to ensure best practice and best patient outcomes. In the final semester, following theoretical and clinical preparation, you’ll undertake a specialist elective subject in an area of interest and a capstone practice subject to consolidate your theoretical and practical knowledge.

Clinical Placements
The University of Melbourne offers the only integrated nursing curriculum where you learn clinical skills and theory concurrently. Clinical and bioscience topics are coordinated to enhance your understanding of theory in practice. You’ll participate in 6 to 8 weeks of intensive teaching each semester, followed by 3 or 4 weeks of professional experience placement with partner hospitals.

Clinical placements are in the largest major metropolitan teaching hospitals, ensuring best clinical practice opportunities and research collaborations with up-to-date medical manikins and equipment, and dedicated laboratory staff to guide your practical skill development. The clinical skills labs are used for classes and you can book them for self-directed learning.