Master of Wound Care

Equip yourself with the skills to tackle complex wound care problems.

This flexible course allows study towards a Graduate Certificate, a Graduate Diploma or a full Master of Wound Care. For administrative purposes, all students enrol in the master’s program, but can exit early with a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

The Master of Wound Care is designed to enable health professionals to advance knowledge and skills in the provision of care to the increasing numbers of patients with complex wounds. Students will gain specialist skills to enable the formulation, implementation and evaluation of wound care management plans.

Study any time, anywhere

Online delivery gives you the ability to study our wound care course from anywhere. It also allows you the flexibility to fit study around work and personal commitments.
Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to optimise healing. You will learn to formulate, implement and evaluate wound management plans in clinical practice.
You will also be able to hone your skills in leadership, professional communication, reflective practice and innovation in wound care to improve clinical practice and patients outcomes.

At the master’s level you will have the chance to structure your study to suit your interests and career aspirations by choosing between the following:
A coursework stream: where you will investigate clinical risk management in relation to wound prevention, as well as consolidating advanced clinical practice skills in wound care.
A research and coursework stream: where you will gain advanced skills in wound related research.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 7 qualification) in pharmacy, podiatry, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy or equivalent. Division 1 Registered Nurses who do not have a degree but can demonstrate extensive relevant clinical experience will be considered for admission.
At least two years relevant clinical experience.
Professional registration.
English language requirements. 

When and how to apply

You should apply for the Master of Wound Care using course code P6003.
Applications for semester one (February) are open between 1 September and 30 November
Applications for semester two (July) are open between 1 March and 31 May

To apply, simply complete the following steps:
Complete the online e-admissions application and upload the following documents:
Curriculum vitae (CV), comprehensive and current employment history, including clinical experience and two referees, who can be contacted over the application period.
Personal statement, 250-500 words, outlining purpose and goals for applying for the course.
Academic transcripts (as evidence of completion of a bachelor degree).
Proof of residency status (copy of birth certificate, passport or visa).
Proof of professional registration.
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
Submit online credit application (if applicable).