The University of Queensland - Graduate Programs

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Nursing (Chronic Disease and Palliative Care)

The University of Queensland - Graduate Programs

Faculty:Health and Behavioural Sciences
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Course Based:Yes
Length:18 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $16,640
National: $27,320
Careers:Nurses (RNs)

Description:

This plan has been formulated to meet the increasing demand for nurses in chronic disease management and palliative care environments. As students progress through the program, advanced practice skills will be developed along with an increasing awareness of the social, economic, cultural and political determinants of health. the program has been developed in alignment with current developments within the Australian health care system and aims to increase nurses' knowledge and skills in the areas of chronic disease self management and life limiting illness.

For further information, see the school's website listed above.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 100
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants will need to have a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and be a registered nurse. International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 15, 2015