This document provides information about the Master of Clinical Nursing degree program at the University of Adelaide, including:
1) The 2-year full-time program cultivates professional nursing knowledge and skills through small group learning, simulation training, and clinical placements to prepare students for a career as a registered nurse.
2) Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of health care settings like hospitals, aged care, mental health, and rural communities.
3) The program is only available in a blended online and on-campus format, with on-campus attendance required.
This document provides information about the Master of Clinical Nursing degree program at the University of Adelaide, including:
1) The 2-year full-time program cultivates professional nursing knowledge and skills through small group learning, simulation training, and clinical placements to prepare students for a career as a registered nurse.
2) Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of health care settings like hospitals, aged care, mental health, and rural communities.
3) The program is only available in a blended online and on-campus format, with on-campus attendance required.
This document provides information about the Master of Clinical Nursing degree program at the University of Adelaide, including:
1) The 2-year full-time program cultivates professional nursing knowledge and skills through small group learning, simulation training, and clinical placements to prepare students for a career as a registered nurse.
2) Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of health care settings like hospitals, aged care, mental health, and rural communities.
3) The program is only available in a blended online and on-campus format, with on-campus attendance required.
This document provides information about the Master of Clinical Nursing degree program at the University of Adelaide, including:
1) The 2-year full-time program cultivates professional nursing knowledge and skills through small group learning, simulation training, and clinical placements to prepare students for a career as a registered nurse.
2) Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of health care settings like hospitals, aged care, mental health, and rural communities.
3) The program is only available in a blended online and on-campus format, with on-campus attendance required.
community. They help treat patients in all sorts of health care settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour.
Our Master of Clinical Nursing offers you an intensive
two-year path to a rewarding career as a registered nurse.
What will you do?
This intensive degree cultivates the professional
knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make a difference every day. You will:
benefit from small group learning and diverse
student cohorts develop hands-on skills in high-tech simulation settings study anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology gain a keen understanding of professional standards and ethics undertake clinical placements in hospital and community settings.
Where could it take you?
You’ll emerge with an advanced professional
qualification recognised Australia-wide. You could assist in operating theatres, emergency wards, and a multitude of other health care environments. You might pursue hospital roles in acute care, aged care or mental health. Perhaps you’ll work in rural communities or with aid organisations.
Note: This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for progra program advice.
Adelaide Nursing School
% ranked 39th in the world*
16% industry growth
& predicted by 2025^
Become a registered ' nurse in two years
*QS World University Rankings by subject, 2020
^Imip.gov.au Occupation projection
Entry Requirements For our students who are studying offshore in 2021 and 2022, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant
admissions information for this program. I am a:
Domestic International
International applicants
CRICOS 072311M
Intake February
University Level 1 Human Biology/Anatomy
In addition, all applicants are required to meet the English Language skills Registration Standard as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) at https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/. ( All Domestic applicants will need to submit an English Language Declaration to demonstrate that they meet the standard. All applicants must demonstrate their English Language competency in one of the following ways: PRIMARY LANGUAGE Australian PATHWAY: a. English is their primary Year 12 language; and b. They have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country*, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST PATHWAY Please note that meeting the English language requirements for entry to a nursing program does not guarantee that students will meet the NMBA's nursing registration requirements once they have completed their program.
International University Level 1 Human Biology/Anatomy
Qualifications studies or equivalent
A pre-requisite of entry into the Master of
Clinical Nursing program is the successful completion of a Human Biology/Anatomy (Level 1) University course. Applicants who have not previously completed a program of studies that included human anatomy or biology will be required to complete an equivalent course prior to consideration of any application for entry. The following is an example of a suitable equivalent: Human Anatomy course ( (Monash University). Additional Applicants should ensure that the course is Entry focussed on human anatomy from a body Requirements systems level and not a cellular level ie respiratory, cardiac, musculoskeletal systems etc. It is strongly recommended that you contact the Master of Clinical Nursing Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in and paying for a pre requisite course to ensure it meets the requirements. To do so please submit the course outline to the Adelaide Nursing School, The University of Adelaide. For more information please phone Ask Adelaide +61 (0)8 8313 5208 or askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au
Selection Criteria English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to meet the En
language skills Registration Standard as outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Australian Board of Australia (NMBA) at Year 12 https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.go ( (
Overall Reading Listenin
IELTS 7 7 7
Overall Reading Listen
TOEFL English Tests 94 24 24 accepted by the University of Reading Listening Speaking Adelaide 65 65 65
C1 Overall Reading Advanced 185 185
Occupational English Test (OET) - A
Additional minimum result of B/score of 350 in ea English Tests of the four components (listening, read accepted writing and speaking)
Qualifications that meet A range of alternative qualifications ma minimum meet the University’s minimum English English requirements requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications
assessment
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Tertiary with a minimum GPA of 4.0 Qualifications (must not be a Bachelor Degree in the field of Nursing)
How to Apply
Application information for international students
Important application deadlines for international students
Fees and Scholarships Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program. I am a: /
Domestic International
International applicants
Indicative annual International student
tuition fees (24 units) place: $46,000
Scholarships These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Find a Scholarship.
Careers Career Readiness This degree provides a professional qualification, which is recognised for registration as a Registered Nurse in all other Australian states.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service
prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes. 1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth 2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving 3. Teamwork and communication skills 4. Professionalism and leadership readiness 5. Intercultural and ethical competency 6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency 7. Digital capabilities 8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Industry Placement Throughout the degree, students will work in the clinical area as members of the health care team. Clinical placements may be undertaken in both metropolitan and rural, public and private health care settings.
In preparation for clinical placements, students are
required to have the appropriate level of immunisation, tuberculosis (TB) screening and criminal history checks (CHC). Students without valid immunisation history, TB screening notifications and CHC will not be allowed to attend placement.
Placements are compulsory for successful
completion of the program. All costs associated are the responsibility of the student.
To find out more, visit the Faculty of Health and
Medical Sciences website.
Professional Accreditation The Master of Clinical Nursing is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
Authority ) ( (AHPRA) is responsible for student registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. It is completed upon enrolment in the program. There is no fee involved.
In order to be able to register as a Registered
Nurse with AHPRA, all applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language registration standard. (
Potential careers Registered Nurse, Nurse
Degree Structure The Master of Clinical Nursing is structured over two years of full-time study to provide in- depth theory and clinical placements in hospital and community settings.
The first year provides foundational,
theoretical and professional concepts, and fundamental knowledge and skills of nursing practice. Contemporary nursing care is introduced in a variety of health care contexts. The second year of the degree advances professional and contemporary knowledge and skills moving to more complex health problems. Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
Indicative study plan - Full Time
NURSING NURSING NURSING 7201 7203 7200 S1 Fundamentals Introducing Nursing of Nursing Professiona Science Practice Nursing
Year1 NURSING Assessment May include essays, case studies, discussion board participation, presentations, poster presentations, critiques, portfolios and both written and clinical exams.
Related Degrees Bachelor of Nursing
Testimonial
“ On first placement I needed to use my training and the University's simulations to assist a stoke patient, I was confident in my abilities and the patient survived.
Adam Kilpatrick Master of Clinical Nursing Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
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