The Master of Nursing by Research enables nurses to achieve a high level of academic achievement and scholarship through the generation of an independent piece of research. Supervision can be provided in a range of areas and in a variety of theoretical traditions and research methodologies. Specific areas include: clinical nursing; child and family health nursing; mental health nursing; gerontology; midwifery; primary health; public health; critical transcultural nursing; multicultural health; nursing and health care ethics; health policy; health education; leadership and management in nursing.

PhD supervision can be provided in a wide range of areas and in a variety of theoretical traditions and research methodologies.

Prospective PhD candidates are required to discuss and arrange with the Director of Research a possible research topic and supervisors prior to enrolment.

Research requirements for PhD candidates are normally required to undertake a postgraduate level research unit as part of their candidature. Where eligible, exemptions from this requirement should be applied for at enrolment.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

Useful Links

Research supervisors and their research interests

Research and Innovation at RMIT University

Information for Research Students

RMIT Research Centres

Duration

Four years full-time or eight years part-time.

Pathways

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants' skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Entrance Requirements

Research programs
Minimum entry requirements exist for Master by Research and Doctoral programs at RMIT. While these are the minimum, due to the often competitive nature of research places preference may be given to those applicants holding higher than the minimum eligibility requirements.

Master
A first degree of RMIT with at least a credit average in the final undergraduate year; or a qualification deemed equivalent by RMIT to a first degree of RMIT with at least a credit average in the final undergraduate year; or evidence of experience which satisfies RMIT that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

Note: Some programs may require details of other desirable attributes such as other qualifications or experience relating specifically to individual programs. Please refer to contact details listed under individual program entries prior to applying.

PhD
A degree of Master by Research of RMIT; or a degree of Master by Coursework of RMIT which includes a research program with a duration of at least one semester full-time (or part-time equivalent); or a degree of Bachelor of RMIT with first class honours or upper second class honours (or another award as deemed equivalent); and such qualifications or experience as RMIT considers appropriate.

Further information
Graduate Research Office
Tel. +61 3 9925 8355
Fax: +61 3 9925 4089
Email: gro@rmit.edu.au

Equity admissions schemesRMIT understands that people's backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT's equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

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Application Procedures

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Fees

There are a limited number of fee waiver places available to local students applying for a place in a research program. Applicants who do not receive an offer of a fee waiver place may be offered a full-fee place in the program.

All candidates are expected to complete their program within the maximum candidature time permitted for the program.

Further information on fee arrangements and costs is available from the School in which you are interested in applying.

Postgraduate research scholarships
Applications for the following scholarships, which provide a living allowance, are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia who have completed four years of undergraduate study (or equivalent) at a high level of achievement:

Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA); and
RMIT Research Scholarships.

The scholarships are available for full-time research for up to two years for a Master degree and three years for a PhD. They are also available to students who are studying part-time, but there are restrictions on the allocation of part-time awards.

Scholarship applications must reach the Higher Degrees Unit by no later than 31 October of the year preceding the one for which the scholarship is being sought.

Postgraduate Research Scholarships

General information for Postgraduate Research Students

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Program Structure

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact Details

Professor Megan-Jane Johnstone
School of Health Sciences
Tel. +61 3 9925 7557
Email: megan.johnstone@rmit.edu.au

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Owning School

Health Sciences

Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.