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The Master of Nursing (Leadership) programme is designed for students holding a recognised nursing degree to further knowledge and advance clinical skills in the chosen area of professional practice.

  • Awarded by

    La Trobe University

  • Academic Level

    Master's Degree

  • Intake months

    March & June

  • Course Duration

    36-48 months

  • Estimated Course Fees

    S$28,988.55-S$42,946.00

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended (Campus & Online)
Overview

Introduction

The Master of Nursing (Leadership) programme is designed for students holding a recognised nursing degree to further knowledge and advance clinical skills in the chosen area of professional practice.

Students will have the opportunity to choose between clinical specialisations in relevant hospital settings with prestigious health partners, or opt for non-clinical specialisations to develop advanced knowledge of nursing research along with critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.  

Through this course, they will be able to critically reflect on established theories  and scholarship to contextualise clinical information and generate complex ideas and concepts to inform practice and leadership in a professional nursing context.

Course Highlights

  • Learn from Subject Experts

    Course content developed and led by La Trobe University lecturers.

  • 100% Coursework Based

    The Nursing Degree programme is 100% coursework based. Students will be graded on assignments and project work basis.

  • Flexible Study with Online and On-Campus Classes

    Flexibility of delivery with blended online and on-campus classes.
Potential Career Opportunities

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

  • Nurse Researcher

  • Nurse Educator

  • Clinical Nurse Manager

  • Chief Nursing Officer

Duration

Duration: 36 - 48 months 
Lesson Duration: 3 days per week x Average of 3 hours per day 

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Academic Year 1 Major Modules 

  • Critical Nursing Essentials  
  • Advanced Health Assessment 
  • Clinical Quality Improvement 
  • Education in Nursing and Midwifery 
  • Management in Nursing and Midwifery    

Academic Year 2 Modules (Choose between Research or Project Pathway) 

Research Pathway  

  • Research in Nursing and Midwifery 
  • Nursing in Midwifery Thesis A 
  • Nursing in Midwifery Thesis B  
  • Nursing in Midwifery Thesis C 

Project Pathway (Core Modules)  

  • Research in Nursing and Midwifery 
  • Implementing Practice Change  
  • Nursing and Midwifery Practice Innovation Project 

Project Pathway (Electives – Choose 2 of the following)  

  • Health Care Quality  
  • Health Promotion Strategy and Practice  
  • Advanced Clinical Evidence for Nursing Practice  
  • Pain Management  

Mode of Assessment

Assessment of this programme may include written assignments, online quizzes, literature review, proposals and quality improvement projects.

Intakes

  • March
  • June

Minimum Class Size

  • 8 students to commence class

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Master of Nursing (Leadership) from La Trobe University. The Master's Degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

Local Qualifications

Minimum Age Requirements:

  • 21 years old

Academic Requirements:

  • Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised degree in nursing from a La Trobe approved or recognised nursing university.
  • Applicants are also required to have a current registration with the Singapore Nursing Board.

All applications are subject to approval by La Trobe University.

English Language Requirement

Language:
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Note: If the applicant has completed an Australian Bachelor of Nursing, they will be exempted from English language requirements. English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the La Trobe University. 

Please refer to the University’s English language requirements page for details of other accepted English proficiency tests and additional recognised English language proficiency measures, such as English as the language of instruction. Details of the policy and information on any other English tests accepted by the University can be found at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/applying/entry-requirements

Total Course Fee

Singapore-based Students

Total Course Fee (36 months): S$32,209.50

Total Course Fee (48 months): S$42,946.00

La Trobe University Alumni Progressing Fee (36 months): S$28,988.55 (After Rebate)

Singapore Nurses Association (SNA) Member

Total Course Fee (36 months): S$28,988.55 (After Rebate)

Total Course Fee (48 months): S$38,651.40 (After Rebate)

Scenario-Based Mandatory Fees

Other Mandatory Fees

Application Fee (New Students): S$260.00

Miscellaneous Fees: https://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/apply-now/

All fees are subject to annual revision.

Miscellaneous Fees

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