Conduct original research and contribute to the healthcare field with a Master of Nursing (By Research) at Victoria University. This course is designed for registered nurses with a demonstrated ability to conduct extensive study and research in a focused area of nursing. It will allow you to make new discoveries and ultimately improve the health of individuals, families and communities. You’ll plan, undertake and disseminate rigorous research into a specialised area of nursing. The course will provide you with excellent professional development as well as make a contribution to knowledge and clinical practice in nursing. Nursing research at Victoria University was awarded a 2015 Excellence in Research in Australia ranking of ‘well above world standard’ (5/5), the highest possible award. Hence, you will work under the expert guidance of a supervisor with appropriate qualifications. You will also be expected to demonstrate a high degree of independence. Successful completion of the course depends on your background knowledge, motivation, perseverance, time management skills, research skills and thesis. Careers in nursing Through the research skills and knowledge you gain in this course, you will be able to provide leadership as a nurse at a local, national and international level. You’ll be qualified for a research-related career in a wide range of public and private healthcare settings and in universities. You could find employment as a nurse educator, academic or researcher. Job prospects are good, with employment for these positions expected to grow. You will also be prepared for possible entry into a PhD program. Course structure The standard duration of a Masters Degree (Research) is two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, although in certain circumstances the degree may be completed in eighteen months. In some cases the student may be required to complete approved coursework units such as laboratory skills or research design as part of the Masters Degree (Research). Learning outcomes The course objectives are to produce graduates who have the following knowledge and skills: a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more discipline advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research method communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audience technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge This knowledge and these skills will be demonstrated through the planning and execution of a substantial piece of research: with creativity and initiative with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner