The course is offered initially in the part-time distance education mode over four years.
Aims
The program has been designed to provide advanced nursing studies to prepare suitable candidates for positions of leadership and influence in the health care system.
Objectives
On completion of the course, it is expected that students should be able to:
* contribute to the continuing advancement of nursing practice;
* demonstrate an ability to plan, conduct and utilise research in nursing;
* make a contribution to the unique body of nursing knowledge;
* demonstrate the potential to contribute effectively to professional debate both nationally and internationally;
* demonstrate the acquisition of leadership skills in professional nursing;
* demonstrate an ability to initiate and manage change within the health care environment;
* demonstrate the ability to prepare material for publication.
Entry requirements
The school offers a masters degree by coursework and minor thesis. Entry to this course is open to applicants who have obtained a high level of academic achievement in their undergraduate courses.
Course requirements
Satisfactory completion of four core subjects, one advanced nursing elective subject and a minor thesis.
Course outline
Year one
First semester
* GHS9842 Graduate nursing studies I (core subject)
Second semester
* GHS9843 Graduate nursing studies 2 (core subject)
Year two
First semester
* GHS9845 Advanced nursing elective
Second semester
* GHS9844 Graduate nursing studies 3 (core subject)
Year three
First semester
* GHS9841 Research methods and issues
Second semester
* GHS9846 Thesis (minor)
Year four
First semester
* GHS9846 Thesis (minor)
Second semester
* GHS9846 Thesis (minor)