Master of Nursing

The program will suit those students who have a specific interest in research and who wish to pursue, with supervision, an in-depth investigation of an issue of concern to the nursing profession. The degree is awarded on the basis of a thesis demonstrating a command of the knowledge and skills pertinent to the area of investigation as well as a critical appreciation and understanding of the relationship of his or her own work to that of others. A Masters by Research degree provides an advanced qualification for many careers. The qualification will enable graduates to develop their professional practice by undertaking independent research while at the same time contributing to their employer's objectives.