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This program aims to equip graduates with expert knowledge and practical abilities for nursing careers, academic research, continued education, and qualification to register as Division 1 nurses with Australia's Nursing and Midwifery Board. Prioritizing public safety, the curriculum develops competent professionals committed to ethical healthcare delivery. Our approach incorporates modern nursing techniques, digital healthcare solutions, and pedagogical innovations while addressing evolving industry developments through research, technology, and evidence-based practices - including interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural competency, inclusive care, pharmaceutical knowledge, and medication management.
Built on primary healthcare foundations, the Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration) integrates theoretical learning, analytical reasoning, and self-evaluation with applied biomedical and psychological sciences. Students will employ research-driven methodologies to examine optimal care strategies for patients, families, and communities across varied cultural contexts.
2 years
Applicants must have successfully completed either;
- an undergraduate degree (equivalent to AQF Level 7), or higher, in health, human biological or behavioural science within the last 10 years; or
- an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline within the last 10 years and the Western Sydney Preparation for Tertiary Nursing Studies short course.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.