Program Overview
The Nursing at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nursing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Bathurst, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Evidence Based Health Care
- Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Nursing 1
- Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Nursing 2
- Chronic and Complex Nursing Practice 2
- Advanced Chronic Care Nursing
- Advanced Nursing Skills - The Therapeutic Relationship
- Advanced Nursing Skills - Group Process and Therapy
- Leadership and Management for the Nurse 1 (16 points)
- Foundations of Teaching and Learning in Clinical Education
- Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting
- Clinical Management in Palliative Care Nursing
- Cultural Competence in Indigenous Health Care: Implications for Nursing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for this course must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, or professional qualification which leads to registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2024-03-18
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-03-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months