University Of Wollongong In Dubai

Dubai, AE

info@uowdubai.ac.ae 800-UOWDUOWD Building, Dubai Knowledge Park P.O. Box 20183

University Of Wollongong In Dubai

Dubai, AE

info@uowdubai.ac.ae 800-UOWDUOWD Building, Dubai Knowledge Park P.O. Box 20183

Master Of Nursing

Master

University Of Wollongong In Dubai

Overview

Our Master of Nursing Leadership degree will help you advance your knowledge and skills in areas of clinical governance, reasoning and judgement, emotional intelligence and leading change in healthcare. This degree will provide you with the specialised practical and leadership skills to take your nursing career to the next level. If you are a Registered Nurse who wants to advance your academic qualifications, develop your skills to a leadership role or contribute to the transformation of clinical practice in the UAE, our Master of Nursing is for you.

Typical Job Titles

Chief Nurse
Clinical Director
Director of Quality & Patient Safety
Director Clinical Excellence
Unit Manager
Head Nurse
Hospital Supervisor
Nursing Consultant
Head of Department
Mental Health Nurse

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Program Details

Degree level: Master

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

VAT 5% inclusive

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Critically analyse clinical governance frameworks, healthcare systems, health law, and ethics to promote excellence in nursing.
Foster interprofessional collaboration, communication, and resilient teams through emotional intelligence, reflective practice, and advanced reasoning.
Synthesize complex information and methodologies to address multifaceted healthcare challenges, optimise health systems, drive quality improvement, and develop innovative solutions.
Demonstrate nursing leadership by integrating local, national, and global health perspectives to influence policy, clinical practice, and nursing advocacy.
Apply research principles, statistical methods, and evidence-based approaches to evaluate and improve healthcare outcomes.

Academic Requirements

Students applying for a master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades outlined below:
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.

Required Documents

Academic Transcripts (High School)

High School Completion Certificate (If you are currently studying, please provide current secondary school information)

Passport Copy

Emirates ID (If UAE resident)

Academic Transcripts (Bachelor’s Degree)

Formulate evidence-informed strategies to advance nursing leadership and drive healthcare transformation across organisational and policy contexts.

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 UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a master's degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency: IELTS Academic Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based 79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 54 over all with Minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores

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.

The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results

A Certificate of Completion (If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)

Proof of your english language proficiency (Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

Your current resume or CV

A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)

A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program: Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

Applications are required to obtain attestation / equivalency of their bachelor’s degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation / equivalency process is dependent upon whether you completed your bachelor’s degree within the UAE or outside the UAE.

If the bachelor’s degree was completed outside UAE, you must have your bachelor’s degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by: The issuing University and/or recognised authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country, The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations.

Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate. Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa when applying for an Equivalency Certificate. In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If you are unable to secure the Equivalency Certificate(s) as outlined above will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the equivalency certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

Program Requirements

You will study a total of 9 subjects that combine to provide a comprehensive blend of practical, strategic and research skills to enable you to lead positive change at both the clinical and industry level. Among these nine courses are eight taught subjects and one independent research project that gives you the opportunity to explore an academically-oriented area of your own interest.
Core Subjects
Research Project This is an independent project. It is essential that this subject be conducted in the context of regular consultation wiht your supervisor(s). The subject provides a scaffold, whereas supervisors will work with you on your project. Please organize times to meet with supervisors regularly.

Bachelor’s Degree (If you are currently studying, please provide current university transcripts)

Academic Transcripts (Master’s Degree)

Research Proposal Document

Work Experience Letter

Reference Letters from Employer and University