Program Overview
The Clinical Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36, delivered Online. 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 Clinical Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) 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
- Health Assessment for Advancing Nursing Practice
- Applied Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Processes of Pathology
- Critical Inquiry and Evidence Based Practice (16 points)
- Diagnostic Reasoning 1
- Diagnostic Reasoning 2
- Advanced Practice: Clinical and Professional Leadership
- Advanced Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must be able to address the following entry criteria:
- Demonstrate current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
- Hold a minimum of a graduate certificate in nursing from an accredited tertiary educational provider, specialising in Emergency Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Palliative Care Nursing, Chronic and Complex Care Nursing, or Primary Health Care;
- Demonstrate successful completion, at the postgraduate tertiary level, of at least one subject that is directly related to developing knowledge and skills in pharmacological interventions;
- For more information, please visit the programme website.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2024-02-18
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 2024-02-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 36