Master of Nursing (Leadership)
About This Programme
Prepares registered nurses for leadership and management roles in healthcare. Billed per subject at AED 9,415, 9 subjects (about AED 84,738 total). Fees are charged per subject per trimester; the figure shown is the published total of 94,150 AED divided across 2 years, so the yearly amount varies with how many subjects you enrol in.
Course Highlights
- Clinical governance, health systems and leading change in healthcare.
- Health law, ethics and digital innovation in health.
- Preliminary research project.
- Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
What You'll Study
Delivered in weekend classes on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Health. Each subject is 6 credit points (the research project is 12). UOWD charges per subject (AED 9,415.35/subject, VAT inclusive) - the figure shown is an indicative annual over ~2 years.
Core Subjects
- SMAH915Clinical Governance6 credits
- SMAH916Health Care Systems6 credits
- SMAH917Leading Change in Healthcare6 credits
- SMAH918Emotional Intelligence for Leaders6 credits
- SNPG915Essential Skills for Health Researchers6 credits
- SNPG916Applied Analysis in Health Research6 credits
- SMAH919Health, Law and Ethics6 credits
- SNPG920Digital Innovations in Health6 credits
Research Project
- RESH905Preliminary Research Project12 credits
Entry Requirements
UOWD publishes no school-system entry matrix for postgraduate study; the English requirement above is the published one and is higher than the undergraduate band.
Careers
Graduates advance into nursing leadership, clinical governance, health-system quality improvement, and health policy and advocacy.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered).
Programme Details
Award
Master of Nursing (Leadership)
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's + IELTS 6.5
Duration
15–24 months
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Postgraduate
Tuition Fee
AED 47,075 total
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.