With a growing number of incarcerated/detained people worldwide, the need for a qualified health workforce to implement specialist care is increasing.
The Master in Correctional Nursing will provide you with advanced knowledge to provide care for people who are, or have been, incarcerated or detained.
You will also acquire the scholarship skills to critically analyse the current evidence for practice, engaging and conducting meaningful research to disseminate new knowledge and improve outcomes.
Enjoy the flexibility of studying completely online, at your own pace, with no term dates or submission deadlines.
On completion of this course, you will possess the necessary knowledge to provide care for people who are or have been incarcerated, in a variety of settings.
This course is offered fully online in hyperflexible format, meaning you can apply to start anytime.
Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online. Access your course content on any device, anytime.
You must complete 12 units (72 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
The Indicative Course Fee is the total approximate cost of enrolling in this course in a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place in 2026. The indicative fee should be used as a guide only. Fees are charged per unit studied and the amount quoted above would be applicable if you completed all units in this course in 2026. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.
Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
There may be additional costs as part of your studies, such as technology expenses. Learn more about other study costs.
Check what you need to do to apply to study this course.
Learn about the assessment of applications and everything you need to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study with CQU.
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