Edith Cowan University (ECU)
2 years full-time
A 2-year master's program for registered nurses seeking advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills in contemporary healthcare. Designed for both international and Australian nurses to develop expertise in clinical reasoning, health equity, and healthcare innovation.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree in nursing. Those with equivalent prior learning must have two years full-time (or equivalent) post-registration professional practice and submit a current curriculum vitae. English language requirements: IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0), or equivalent qualification. Bachelor degree from specified English proficiency countries accepted, or completion of postgraduate study at Australian higher education provider, or equivalent prior learning with five years relevant professional experience.
The course is structured across two years with nine core units totaling 180 credit points. Year 1 covers Foundations of Cultural Health, Clinical Inquiry and Decision-Making, Leadership and Professional Identity in Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice, Working with People with Long-Term Conditions, and Equity and Social Justice in Health. Year 2 focuses on Clinical Reasoning in Diverse Healthcare Contexts, Global Health Equity, Quality Safety and Innovation in Healthcare, Strategic Leadership in Contemporary Healthcare, Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice, and Complexities in Healthcare. All units emphasize contemporary healthcare practice, evidence-based approaches, and professional development.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is ranked among the world's best universities under 50 years old with an established global reputation. ECU postgraduate students have rated the university 5 stars for overall experience, skills development, student support, and teaching quality in the latest Good Universities Guide. The institution provides comprehensive support services and a positive student experience for postgraduate learners.
Graduates are well-positioned for senior leadership and clinical roles in public, private, and non-government healthcare organisations. Career opportunities include Project Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Quality and Compliance Officer, Program Officer, Research Project Officer, Community Care Coordinator, Advance Care Planning Coordinator, Care Coordinator (Aged Care), and Clinical Governance Consultant. The master's qualification is a minimum requirement for senior leadership positions and enhances employment prospects in health administration, project management, health education, health promotion, health research, community health, and public health globally.
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