Master of Nursing

• Enact Clinical Governance & Quality Control: Apply modern systems-thinking frameworks and quality improvement methodologies to limit clinical error, monitor patient indicators, and maximize safety metrics.
• Drive Healthcare Change Management: Utilize advanced strategy and structural frameworks to introduce, manage, and scale positive institutional reforms across evolving healthcare ecosystems.
• Demonstrate High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Leverage advanced leadership psychology, self-regulation, and team engagement concepts to manage diverse, high-stress multidisciplinary medical units.
• Synthesize Legal & Ethical Compliance: Navigate intricate local and international medical laws, professional liabilities, and ethical dilemmas governing corporate clinical environments.
• Execute Health Research & Data Analysis: Formulate, analyze, and interpret complex data metrics using modern biostatistics and clinical research methodologies to advance evidence-based practices.
• Cultivate Practice Development Cultures: Build collaborative, future-focused corporate learning environments within clinical departments to continuously promote workplace excellence.

* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.

** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.

Note:

[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.

At University of Wollongong in Dubai, all classes are taught in English. In order to enrol in a master’s degree, applicants are required to submit one of the following certificates of English language proficiency.

For IELTS Academic, an overall score of 6.0 is required, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing, and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking.

For TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT), a minimum overall score of 79 is required, with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, and 16 in Speaking.

If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD’s Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.

For Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, an overall score of 54 is required, with a minimum of 54 in all communicative skill scores.

First Year – First Trimester

Evidence Appreciation and Application in Health Care Practice – 6 Credit Hours
Essential Skills for Health Researchers – 6 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Trimester

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety – 6 Credit Hours
Reasoning and Clinical Judgment – 6 Credit Hours

First Year – Third Trimester

Leadership and Change Management in Healthcare – 6 Credit Hours
Emotional Intelligence for Health Leaders – 6 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Trimester

Innovation and Digital Technology in Healthcare – 6 Credit Hours
Challenges of Ageing / Contemporary Health Issues – 6 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Trimester

Independent Business/Health Research Project (Part I) – 6 Credit Hours

Second Year – Third Trimester

Independent Business/Health Research Project (Part II) – 6 Credit Hours

Program Duration: 18–24 Months (Part-Time Study)
Total Subjects: 10 Subjects
Study Structure: Standard Trimester Layout (Autumn, Winter, and Spring Intakes)