Master of Advanced Nursing (MAdvNurs)
Information valid for students commencing 2020
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2020
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (03 Aug, 2020)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5676
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Email: nmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2068
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2020
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (03 Aug, 2020)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5676
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent and relevant experience working as a registered nurse.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.Pearson Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).BE is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 7 3365 7487
Within Australia: 07 3365 7487
Why study the Master of Advanced Nursing?
The need for registered nurses with a postgraduate qualification is growing for senior roles (Grade 7 or above in Australia) particularly for advanced or specialised nursing roles. The Master of Advanced Nursing can support you in career development in a range of environments such as public or private hospitals, GP clinics, community centres, schools, specialist clinics and care centres. UQ's Master of Advanced Nursing is specifically designed for graduates of any Bachelor of Nursing degree to enable them to extend their nursing knowledge and critical thinking in a specialist setting. It is designed to be tailor-made to your professional needs with a sensitivity to work-life balance. The Master of Advanced Nursing program offers a flexible, external method of study suited to working professionals.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Advanced Nursing.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent and relevant experience working as a registered nurse.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.Pearson Academic - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.Other OET - A minimum grade of B for each sub skill (L,S,R,W).BE is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Advanced Nursing
Careers
This postgraduate qualification can support your career development in a range of environments such as public or private hospitals, GP clinics, community centres, schools, specialist clinics, and care centres.
Program rules for the Master of Advanced Nursing
To complete the Master of Advanced Nursing
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Advanced Nursing, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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