Honours Degree of Bachelor of Nursing

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year.

You might want to build a necessary foundation for entry into postgraduate research.

You could be seeking answers to questions no one is asking in the nursing world.

Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the health sector.

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), students must satisfactorily complete a program of study of not less than 24 units. Students complete 3 units each in the courses Nursing Research Literacy and Nursing Systematic Reviews of Research, and a supervised Research Project of 18 units.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Core CourseNURSING 4301 Honours Nursing Systematic Review of ResearchNURSING 4300 Honours Nursing LiteracyResearch ProjectNURSING 4200A/B Research ProjectIn the case of a part-time enrolment the following courses must be completed in two consecutive years:NURSING 4210A Research Project Part-Time ContinuingandNURSING 4210B Research Project Part-Time Final

Assessment

A range of assessment activities involving essays, critiques and quizzes and a series of research activities, including a research proposal and a paper suitable for publication.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Nurse Researcher, Registered Nurse, Nurse