Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

World Medicine
PRH5102 Clinical Nutrition Management 20
PRH5103 Clinical Lifestyle Management 20
PRH5308 World Medicine 20
Other elective units
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20
PRH5106 Sexual Health 20
AVM5102 Aviation Physiology 20
MASTER OF NURSING
Course Code 695
Course Code N98
The aim of the Master of Nursing by research is to extend the
knowledge of nurses who have mastered the skills and
professional requirements of a particular setting in order that they
may develop leadership roles within the profession and open up
new areas for professional development. The course prepares
graduates for further study at the doctorate level.
Students unable to proceed beyond Year 1 of the course may be
eligible to graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma on completion
of additional coursework units.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants must be currently registered nurses.
2. All applicants must be in possession of a nursing or
other appropriate degree or the equivalent, and must
have a minimum of two years post-registration nursing
experience.
3. All applicants are required to provide:
(a) A certified copy of current registration.
(b) A certified copy of academic transcripts at
Bachelor level and above.
(c) Names and contact details of two professional
referees.
4. Overseas applicants must provide evidence of
proficiency in the English language (e.g., IELTS 6.5,
TOEFL 550).
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Churchlands Campus.
It is expected that courses offered on the Churchlands campus will
be relocated to the Joondalup campus from semester 1, 2008.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
Students require access to a computer and modem for use of
online resources. Students are also expected to have access to the
required software for quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.
Shared facilities are available on campus in student computer
laboratories.
COURSE STRUCTURE
As below
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
NST5148 Independent Study 20
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research
Methods
20
Semester 2
NUR5201 Masters Thesis 20
NUR5202 Masters Thesis 20
Elective
YEAR TWO
The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and
equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students
nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: NUR6200
at 25, 50, 75 or 100% of full-time enrolment.
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for
examination.
NUR6200 Masters Thesis 0
MASTER OF NURSING (NURSE
PRACTITIONER)
Course Code U92
This cross-institutional Master of Nursing degree (by
Coursework) enables the student to acquire the necessary
knowledge and skills to apply for registration as a Nurse
Practitioner to the Nurses Board of Western Australia. Developed
in conjunction with the Flinders University in South Australia part
one of the program enables the student to first enhance their
individual knowledge and skill whilst working in their selected
area of specialisation and then through the second part of the
program to acquire the theoretical knowledge and skills required
of a Nurse Practitioner in a specialist nurse or extended practice
role.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant Bachelors Degree or equivalent prior learning
including at least five years appropriate professional experience.
A letter of support for practical training and support from your
employer is required.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,
and Off-campus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is comprised of 12 units, totalling 240 credit points.
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 113