Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing

Cancer and Haematology Nursing
Cancer and Haematology Nursing
Cancer and Haematology Nursing

Course code: GC060
Course coordinator: Shannon Philp


Graduate Diploma in Cancer and Haematology
Graduate Certificate in Cancer and Haematology

Choosing a master's degree | Applying for a master's degree | Cost of a master's degree | Admission requirements | Clinical practice requirements | Study patterns (part-time) | Study patterns (full-time)


Sydney Nursing School offers a flexible range of postgraduate advanced learning courses in several specialty areas. One of these areas is Cancer and Haematology Nursing.

Download Cancer and Haematology Nursing brochure

Choosing a master's degree

You can either study full-time (three semesters) or part-time (five semesters) at the master's level.

Each unit of study may have up to five face-to-face study days (excluding the capstone). A normal part-time load is two units of study per semester.
The master's degree requires a total of 60 credit points – core and elective units of study make up 48 points, and a capstone completes the degree and is a further 12 credit points.

Award units taken at graduate diploma and graduate certificate levels may also count towards a master’s degree. Any non-award units of study already completed may also be credited towards a graduate diploma.

Student learning is further supported by the University’s eLearning.

Applying for a master's degree

There is one intake of students in March each year.

Application must be made online. You will also need to upload certified copies of other documentation as part of your online application process. To assist you, there is a checklist of required documents that you will need.

Cost of a master's degree

Master’s courses are full-fee paying and costs may increase each year. Fee-Help is available for Australian Citizens and the student centre will provide you with further information regarding eligibility and repayment information. The international fee rates vary depending on which level of degree you choose.

Sydney Nursing School offers local students a special arrangement where our postgraduate coursework specialty degrees are Commonwealth supported. This means
most of the cost of your course will be paid for by the government and you will save approximately $1300 per unit of study. Australian citizens are entitled to further discounts.

Visit the Costs and scholarships website for more detailed information.

Admission requirements

Admission to our master's courses requires a bachelor's degree with a credit average. For admission into the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing, you must be a registered nurse in Australia or in a country other than Australia.

Clinical practice requirements

During this course, you will be required to undertake clinical assessments in the workplace or through simulation. So, if you wish to enrol in the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing, you need to fill out a clinical assessment form for Cancer & Haematology Nursing and upload the document with your application.


2012 part-time study patterns for the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing

The following part-time study patterns indicate which units you will study in each semester.

For full descriptions of each of the following courses, click on the unit of study codes.

For details on days, dates, rooms and coordinators, view the full timetable for all postgraduate advanced learning study days ...

Year 1 part-time

Semester  1

Semester 2

NURS5012

Assessment and Clinical Judgement

NURS5057

Cancer and Haematology Nursing Practice

NURS5056

The Biology of Cancer and Haematology

NURS5058

Navigating the Cancer Experience

Year 2 part-time

Semester  1

Semester 2

NURS5069

Research in Nursing and Health Care




NURS5070


NURS5071

NURS5091

Students must choose 2 units of study from the following 3 options:

Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality

Strengthening Nursing Leadership

Simulation-based Learning in Health

NURS5072

Expanding Cancer & Haematology Practice

Year 3 part-time

Semester 1

NURS5078

Capstone (Work-based Project) OR

NURS5080

Capstone (Thesis)

*Students wishing to undertake the Capstone (Thesis) will be required to substitute NURS5071 with a research unit offered by the University. Following academic consultation, students may also be permitted to substitute NURS5071 with a unit of study relevant to this course, offered by the University.

2012 full-time study patterns for the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing

The following full-time study patterns indicate which units you will study in each semester.

For full descriptions of each of the following courses, click on the unit of study codes.

For details on days, dates, rooms and coordinators, view the full timetable for all postgraduate advanced learning study days ...

Year 1 full-time

Semester  1

Semester 2

NURS5012

Assessment and Clinical Judgement

NURS5057

Cancer and Haematology Nursing Practice

NURS5056

The Biology of Cancer and Haematology

NURS5058

Navigating the Cancer Experience

NURS5069

Research in Nursing and Health Care




NURS5070


NURS5071

NURS5091

Students must choose 2 units of study from the following 3 options:

Creating a Culture of Safety and Quality

Strengthening Nursing Leadership

Simulation-based Learning in Health

NURS5072

Expanding Cancer & Haematology Practice

Year 2 full-time

Semester 1

NURS5078

Capstone (Work-based Project) OR

NURS5080

Capstone (Thesis)

*Students wishing to undertake the Capstone (Thesis) will be required to substitute NURS5071 with a research unit offered by the University. Following academic consultation, students may also be permitted to substitute NURS5071 with a unit of study relevant to this course, offered by the University.