This course, offered by Nursing and Midwifery, prepares nurses for leadership roles in management, education, disaster nursing and Australian nursing studies. The course enables development of advanced practice knowledge and leadership in specialist practice including skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health care, as well as the ability to formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society. 

Nursing education

You’ll be provided with leadership skills in a variety of nursing education contexts, including curriculum development. It’s designed using flexible teaching delivery options and offers a range of individual career pathways, including nursing or management positions within industry, government or independent professional practice. This specialisation can be taken by coursework or a combination of coursework and research.

Graduates are employed in a wide range of general and specialist clinical, educational and healthcare environments in senior positions and contribute to the health of individuals, families and communities, in addition to the development of the profession.