Victoria University
2 years part-time (minimum)
Master of Nursing is a flexible online postgraduate program for registered nurses seeking advanced leadership, research, and clinical expertise. Designed for experienced nurses ready to progress into management, education, or specialized roles, this course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application through work-based assessments.
Applicants must hold a completed AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification and maintain current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants without an AQF 7 Bachelor of Nursing but holding current AHPRA registration may apply for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing pathway, which provides credit toward the Master's degree upon completion. Advanced standing may be available for those with prior relevant study or experience. The course is available to Australian citizens and permanent residents only.
The Master of Nursing comprises 12 units delivered over seven-week study periods. Core units include: Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health, Care Coordination in Practice, Leading Improvement and Innovation, Evidence and Research for Practice, Complex Care Coordination, Nursing Informatics, Professional Development in Practice, Mental Health Nursing, and a Research Project. Students then select specialization units based on their chosen pathway: Chronic Disease and Ageing (Innovation in Aged Care Practice, Ageing and Chronic Disease, Health and Wellbeing for the Older Person), Nursing Leadership (Nursing Management, Nursing Leadership and Management, Financial Management for Nurses), or Nursing Informatics Leadership (Leading Improvement and Innovation, Nursing Leadership and Management, Nursing Informatics Leadership).
Victoria University has 25 years of experience delivering postgraduate courses in Australia, equipping thousands of students with knowledge and skills for career advancement. VU Online's award-winning Block Model has won consecutive LearnX Live! Awards for Best Online Learning Model. The university provides personalized 1:1 online learning support with highly experienced academics who are responsive and accessible. Students receive comprehensive support through four layers: weekly online office hours, 1:1 academic support on nights and weekends, dedicated Student Success Advisors for non-academic matters, and access to IT, library, literacy, numeracy, and counselling services.
Graduates of the Master of Nursing are prepared for diverse career advancement opportunities in healthcare leadership and specialized nursing roles. Prospective career paths include Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Research Nurse, Nurse Unit Manager, Unit Manager, Director of Nursing, Executive Director of Nursing, Nursing Informatics Manager, Health Informatics Manager, and Clinical Information Director. The specialization options enable progression into specific areas: Chronic Disease and Ageing nursing leadership, general nursing management and leadership, or digital healthcare and informatics leadership. Upon completion, Australian Registered Nurses are eligible for the postgraduate qualification allowance.
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