Students who have not completed an honours degree in nursing, a graduate diploma, or a four-year degree may be required to undertake an additional unit as prescribed by the Faculty, particularly for those who have not specialised in an area of practice at the graduate diploma or honours level. At the masters level it is expected that students are mainly self-directed as opposed to teacher directed. They will have accumulated a considerable reservoir of experience which will serve as a rich learning resource, both for themselves and for others. Accordingly, the approach of teaching and learning adopted within the course is congruent with adult learning principles. In relation to educational philosophy, the course is action-oriented, and valuing of critical and reflective approaches to learning.
Units are both theory and practice driven.
Length of course This course is offered, full time and part time, over a minimum of three semesters of full-time study and a maximum completion time of five years. The course is offered from Launceston, with arrangements made for students throughout the State. Course specifications are detailed in the Calendar. Semester 1 Discipline Studies in Nursing Semester 2 Contemporary Health Issues Full-time enrolment details are available from the course chairperson. The Master of Nursing is a fee-paying course.