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Master of Nursing Science
Name of Curriculum :
Master of Nursing Science (International Program)
Name of Degree
Full name: Master of Nursing Science
Abbreviation: M.N.S.
Philosophy
The Faculty of Nursing believes that graduate education of nursing science would provide the opportunity for advanced nursing study in the preparation of nursing experts on specialty clinical areas, nursing investigators, nursing leaders and change agent in development of the nursing profession. In graduate education, competencies of inquiry, critical thinking, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, nursing therapeutics, cultural and ethics competency should be developed. Teaching and learning methods should emphasize on self directed learning, life-long learning, inquiry relevant to practice and education as well as administration, critical thinking development, experiences in formulating nursing therapeutics, testing of nursing knowledge and related fields to advance nursing science, and team works. Students should be encouraged to create their learning methods to meet their own objectives and fulfill their initiatives, improve communication and advanced technology use skills, and network with international colleagues.
Objectives of the Curriculum
Upon completion of the Master of Nursing Science Program (Internatinal Program), the graduates will be able to:
1. Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in nursing science and other related science involved nursing practice.
2. Integrate knowledge of nursing science and other related fields, and scientific evidence as a basis for advanced nursing practice to improve the quality of nursing care.
3. Provide nursing care with expertise, moral, ethics, and cultural sentitive care.
4. Conduct research and utilize research results to improve nursing practice or solve problems in health care.
5. Serve as a changing agent in nursing practice, be responsible in the pursuit of self- improvement and assume accountability for the ongoing acquisition of knowledge and skills in the profession.
6. Communicate and work collaboratively in the interdisciplinary health care team including devlope a networking nationally and internationally.
Master of Nursing Science Programs
The faculty of Nursing offers 7 clinical path ways
1. Community Nursing
2. Gerontological Nursing
3. Maternity Nursing and Midwifery
4. Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
5. Adult Nursing
6. Pediatric Nursing
7. Nursing Administration
Language of Instruction
English Language
Admissions
This program admits both Thai and international students who possess qualificaitons as specified in the curriculum.
Degree to be awarded to graduates
The awarded degree is Master of Nursing Science.
Professional careers in which graduates can practice
1 An instructor in a nursing school
2 Practice as a professional nurse/midwife
3 Researcher/academic staff in nursing/health science
4 Manager in nursing/health care organization
5 Independent/private practice in health care services
Qualifications of the Intakes
1. In accordance with university qualifications on graduate education.
2. Hold a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent and have a professional license in Nursing and midwifery. For non-Thai national, the applicants must completed the Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent as well as holding nursing profession license which was approved by professional nursing council or the responsible organization or certified by the Nursing Regulatory Authority in the applicant's country.
3. Possess nurse experience at least one year until the date of application.
4. The results of English proficiency test with a minimum 500 on TOEFL or IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent in other forms and approved by Burapha University.
5. In the case that the qualification is not in accordance with 2.2.1 to 2.2.4, admission is at the discretion of the curriculum board.
Education Management System
- Classroom System
- Internet Conferencing System
Criteria for Graduating According the Curriculum
- Completed all courses stated in the curriculum
- Obtain a GPA of at least 3.0 (From scale of 4)
- Present a thesis and pass the oral examination; the oral thesis examination must be considered an “open” session
- Publish the thesis in a journal or publication with the standard set by the university or present the thesis at a national conference which has a peer-review system and issue a proceeding which publishes the full paper.
- Obtain English language proficiency based upon a passing score in accordance with Burapha University’s regulation
CURRICULUM
Number of credit requirements
Plan A type A 2 not less than 36 credits
Curriculum Structure
Plan A type A 2
Required Courses 21 credits Elective Coures not less than 3 credits Thesis 12 credits
Courses
Required Course
21
credits
1. Core Courses
9
10750160
Nursing Theories and Concepts
2(2-0-4)
10750260
Applied Statistics for Nursing Research
10750360
Policy and Health System
10750460
Nursing Research and Research Utilization
3(3-0-6)
2. Specialty Courses
12
11150160
Integrated Health Sciences in Nursing*
(*For student who study in Nursing Administration enroll course 11154360 instead)
Students enroll 4 more courses from a specialty selected pathways
10
Courses for Community Nursing Pathway
11151160
Advanced Community Nursing I
11151260
Advanced Community Nursing II
11151360
Advanced Community Nursing Practicum I
3(0-9-3)
11161460
Advanced Community Nursing Practicum II
Courses for Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Pathway
11152160
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery I
11152260
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery II
11152360
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Practicum I
11162460
Advanced Maternity Nursing and Midwifery Practicum II
Courses for Adult Nursing Pathway
11153160
Advanced Adult Nursing I
11153260
Advanced Adult Nursing II
11153360
Advanced Adult Nursing Practicum I
11163460
Advanced Adult Nursing Practicum II
Courses for Gerontological Nursing Pathway
11155160
Advanced Gerontological Nursing I
11155260
Advanced Gerontological Nursing II
11155360
Advanced Gerontological Nursing Practicum I
11165460
Advanced Gerontological Nursing Practicum II
Courses for Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Pathway
11156160
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing I
11156260
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing II
11156360
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Practicum I
11166460
Advanced Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Practicum II
Courses for Pediatric Nursing Pathway
11157160
Advanced Pediatric Nursing I
11157260
Advanced Pediatric Nursing II
11157360
Advanced Pediatric Nursing Practicum I
11167460
Advanced Pediatric Nursing Practicum II
Courses for Nursing Administration Pathway
11154160
Human Resource Management in Nursing Organization
11154260
Health Service Management in Health Care Organization
11154360
Leadership and Management in Nursing Organization
11154460
Nursing Administration Practicum
3(0-9-0)
11164560
Health Care Quality Management Practicum
Elective course*
not less than
3
11160360
Concept and Role of Advanced Nursing Practice
11160460
Curriculum and Teaching Learning in Nursing Science
11160560
Family and Illness
11160660
Health Behavior and Heath Promotion and Prevention
* Students can select the other courses at the graduate level which offered in Burapha University or other institutions under the approval of the committee of the program.
Thesis
11169960
12(0-0-36)
Study Plan
The study plan of the Master’s Degree in Nursing Science (International Program) curriculum is as follows:
First Year: First Semester
Category
Course code and tiltle
Credit
Core course
Specialty course
Integrated Health Sciences and Nursing (For student who study in Nursing Administration Pathway, substitute the course 11150160 with the course 11154360 Leadership and Management in Nursing Organization 2(2-0-4))
1115xxxx
Theory course number 1 from a selected pathway
Total
8
First Year: Second Semester
Theory course number 2 from a selected pathway
Practical course number 1 from a selected pathway
Second Year: First Semester
1116xxxx
Practical course number 2 from a selected pathway
Elective course
111xxxxx
6(0-0-18)
Second Year: Second Semester
6
2 (2-0-4)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (0-9-3)
3 (0-9-0)
12 (0-0-36)
Integrated Health Sciences and Nursing For student who study in Nursing Administration Pathway, substitute the course 11150160 with the course 11154360 Leadership and Management in Nursing Organization 2 (2-0-4)
6 (0-0-18)
42450
4.5
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