Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Australian Catholic University
About
The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a one-year degree for high-achieving students who have already completed the Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
The Honours degree allows students to build upon the knowledge gained in their past degree, develop research skills that will equip them for future study at a higher degree level and work closely with an academic expert to contribute to a particular area of interest.
The main focus of the degree is to produce a research thesis under supervision from experienced academic staff.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) will have:
an understanding of research principles and methods a significant amount of knowledge in a particular area, which will allow them to undertake further study, research and/or other professional work the ability to research, interpret and re-lay potentially complex theoretical principals the technical skills to design and conduct a research project, with some level of independence the skills to work collaboratively within an academic team of researchers as a junior member.
Importantly, this degree does not lead to nurse registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | HLSC401 Research methods in health sciences | HLSC402 Preparing for research in health sciences | HLSC404 Qualitative research methods in health sciences or HLSC405 Quantitative data management in health sciences research | NRSG412 Honours thesis Part A |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | NRSG413 Honours thesis Part B (Pre: NRSG412) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the course, a student must have completed a Bachelor of Nursing and attained a GPA of 5.50.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission.
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