C03041 Master of Nursing Honours v1

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. There are, however, student service fees to be paid. Contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details.

Overview

This degree is designed for registered nurses wanting to develop research skills that have practical application for innovations in the health care industry and scholarly understanding of nursing practice. It enables informed participation in research endeavours and clinical practice innovation and improvement. In this degree, students extend and deepen their knowledge of a specialised area in nursing through a program of supervised research.

This course assists students to complete original research that contributes to knowledge in their field within an international context. Research at UTS takes place in a dynamic and outcomes-oriented environment. The University attracts students who want to develop their knowledge and expertise within a professional and stimulating framework. When students enrol, they become part of a lively and vigorous research culture, working closely with academic staff and health industry partners.

Career options

This degree offers solid research training to registered nurses who are required to undertake research in their current employment or who aspire to such positions.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants are required to have authorisation to practice as a Registered Nurse and hold a Bachelor's degree with adequate academic performance. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their ability to undertake research, both academically and professionally at the higher degree level as part of the application procedure. Applicants are required to submit a research proposal at the time of application.

Applicants for the Master of Nursing (Honours) (Accelerated Program) should hold a relevant coursework Master's degree in addition to the above requirements.

Additional assumed knowledge

Applicants for the Accelerated Program are assumed to have the necessary knowledge and skills to complete a thesis in three semesters.

Course duration and attendance

The Master of Nursing (Honours) is offered either as a full-time or part-time degree. Full-time candidates have a maximum of four semesters (two years) to complete the course, and part-time candidates have a maximum of six semesters (three years). Subjects are run in intensive mode, with an additional online component. All research students are expected to attend the twice-yearly Faculty Research Weeks and are required to present a seminar during these weeks; twice per year for full-time students and once per year for part-time students.

Course structure

This course is a structured program of study incorporating the three research preparation subjects undertaken in the first year and the production of a research thesis for examination.

Students are required to undertake a Candidature Assessment at the end of the first two semesters for full-time students, and at the end of the first three semesters for part-time students. Students work closely with a principal supervisor and a supervisory panel and are required to report on their progress each semester.

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