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Master of Nursing Leadership
Duration
15 - 24 months
10 subjects
Classes commence
| September (Autumn) |
| January (Winter) |
| April (Spring) |
Fees*
AED 9,415.35 / USD 2,565 per subject
*VAT 5% inclusive
The Master of Nursing Leadership degree is designed for registered nurses seeking to develop advanced leadership capabilities and drive excellence in healthcare delivery. The program develops your expertise in clinical governance, evidence-based decision- making, research, emotional intelligence, healthcare innovation, and leading change in complex healthcare environments.
Through a combination of advanced nursing knowledge and leadership-focused learning, you will develop the skills required to influence clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, enhance quality and safety, and lead teams through healthcare transformation.
This degree is ideal for registered nurses who want to advance their academic qualifications, expand their leadership capacity, and contribute to the future of nursing and healthcare in the UAE and beyond.
Graduates of our Master of Nursing Leadership program will be prepared for advanced leadership and management roles, including Chief Nurse, Nursing Director, Clinical Director, Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Director of Clinical Excellence, Nurse Manager, Head Nurse, Hospital Supervisor, Nursing Consultant, Head of Department, and other senior healthcare leadership positions.
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:
| Country | Direct Admission | Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent |
Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 65% | 57% | 50% |
| Brazil | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| China | 75% | 63% | 50% |
| Colombia | 3.5/5 | 3.25/5 | 3/5 |
| Egypt | 65% (Good) | 57% | 50% (Pass) |
| India | 50% | 45% | 40% |
| 10 Point System: 7.0/10.0 | 10 Point System: 6.0/10.0 | 10 Point System: 5.0/10.0 | |
| 4 Point System: 3.0/4.0 | 4 Point System: 2.5/4.0 | 4 Point System: 2.0/4.0 | |
| Iran | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Japan | 70/100 or 4/5 | 65/100 or 3.5/5 | 60/100 or 3/5 |
| Jordan | 70% | 60% | 50% |
| Kenya | 50% | 45% | 40% |
| Lebanon | 11 | 10.5 | 10 |
| Mexico | 8/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Nepal | 50% | 45% | 40% |
| Nigeria | 50% | 45% | 40% |
| Pakistan | 50% | 45% | 40% |
| Russia | Average of 4 | Average of 3.5 | Average of 3 |
| South Korea | 80/100 | 75/100 | 70/100 |
| UAE | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
| UK | 2nd Class Honours with lower division (or min 50%) | 45% | Pass (or min 40%) |
| USA | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, 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 nursing, 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.
Note:
[1] 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:
| English Language Test | Entry Score |
|---|---|
| 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.
To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.
Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal:
- 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.
For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.
Program Structure
The Master of Nursing Leadership is designed to develop advanced leadership skills, and research capabilities. The curriculum integrates practical knowledge with evidence-based approaches to prepare you to lead improvements in healthcare practice, influence organisational change, and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.
The program includes eight coursework subjects and an independent research project, providing you with the opportunity to investigate an area of academic or professional interest while developing skills in critical inquiry, research, and knowledge translation.
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.
Program Outcomes
- 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.
- Formulate evidence-informed strategies to advance nursing leadership and drive healthcare transformation across organisational and policy contexts.
Accreditation and Recognition
All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.
Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.
Dr Khalil Yousef
Associate Professor
Program Leader (Health Science)
Dr Khalil Yousef is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the School of Humanities, Social Sciencces and Health, at UOWD. He earned his PhD from The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, where he was trained in critical care research at the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing.
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