Postgraduate Coursework
Master of Nursing
2021
The Master of Nursing will offer you the opportunity to extend knowledge gained through your undergraduate health studies and professional experience, preparing you for enhanced roles in nursing in areas such as education, management, administration and consultancy.
This flexible course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to be skilled advanced clinicians and future leaders, working collaboratively and productively in dynamic and diverse health service environments.
Career opportunities
Completion of post graduate education is a necessity for a wide range of potential career advances such as management, leadership or education roles or academic or research positions. Graduates of a Master of Nursing are recognised as possessing significant advancement in critical thinking and decision-making capability, which is a requirement of most senior clinical and managerial positions.
Credit transfers and pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Admission criteria
Applicants must hold current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Essential requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
Course structure
This 120-credit point course consists of six core units and four specialist elective units.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core (6 units) |
80cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below: HEA506 Health Workforce |
| Specialist Elective (2-4 units) |
40cp |
Specialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from one of the specialisations detailed below: Dementia Studies Primary Health Care Aeromedical studies Maternal Critical Care Clinical Facilitation Health Service Management Mental Health Renal Care Clinical Specialisation (only for students who have completed GCCN, GDCN or TCNU01) |
| 120cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time and part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA519 Quality and Safety in Healthcare | CO | HEA541 Culture in Practice | CO |
| HEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp) | CO | HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp) | CO |
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| HEA518 Working with Vulnerable Populations | CO | ||
| HEA506 Health Workforce | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 3 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 4 | SE | ||
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA519 Quality and Safety in Healthcare | CO | HEA541 Culture in Practice | CO |
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| HEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp) | CO | HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp) | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| HEA518 Working with Vulnerable Populations | CO | Specialist Elective 3 | SE |
| HEA506 Health Workforce | CO | Specialist Elective 4 | SE |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time and part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Full-time study plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA541 Culture in Practice | CO | ||
| HEA506 Health Workforce | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| HEA518 Working with Vulnerable Populations | CO | HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp) | CO |
| HEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp) | CO | Specialist Elective 3 | SE |
| HEA519 Quality and Safety in Healthcare | CO | Specialist Elective 4 | SE |
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| HEA541 Culture in Practice | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| HEA519 Quality and Safety in Healthcare | CO | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
| HEA518 Working with Vulnerable Populations | CO | Specialist Elective 3 | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| HEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp) | CO | HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp) | CO |
| Year 4 | |||
| HEA506 Health Workforce | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 4 | SE | ||
Course fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.