Master of Clinical Nursing

This course prepares you to make enhanced clinical decisions and lead clinical practice. You will develop your skills and knowledge in sound theoretical and ethical frameworks that support evidence based, person-centred nursing care. You'll develop clinical decision makings skills through the use of evidence, reflection, discussion and critical review of situation, context and resources, whilst also examining contemporary issues impacting on health care delivery. During your studies, you'll develop your clinical, professional and leadership skills to promote consumer outcomes. 

Tailor your studies with a choice of major:

• Generalist
• Gerontology
• Medical Surgical

Learn more about each major in the Structure & Availability section below.

Your first year of study aims to enhance confidence and competence in the clinical areas. It includes clinically based practice and theory. Your second year focuses on enhancing professional and clinical skills within your specialist area of practice. The use of a portfolio will allow you to apply your learning to your own clinical practice and document your career development. The third year focuses on the acquisition of research knowledge and skills. You'll also complete your quality improvement project in your area of specialty. To meet the learning outcomes of this course, you must be nursing in a clinical area where clinical skills are employed.

As a graduate, many exciting and rewarding opportunities may be available to you, including promotion.