C09018v6 Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

This course provides the opportunity for eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing to extend their skills and understanding of the research process.

It emphasises the reciprocal relationship between nursing research and the contexts of nursing practice.This course provides Bachelor of Nursing graduates with the opportunity to develop training in clinically focused research.

The course deepens students' understanding of the importance of research in nursing.

The course comprises a total of 48 credit points. Students complete one 12-credit-point subject and two 18-credit-point Dissertation subjects.

Course completion requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

All applicants must be eligible to graduate from a Bachelor of Nursing program from UTS or another tertiary institution at the time of application (followed by successful completion). Applicants must be registered as a nurse in their country of citizenship or residence at the time of enrolment (exemptions to this rule may be sought from the Bachelor (Honours) Selection Committee in exceptional circumstances).

All applicants must have a weighted average mark or grade point average of credit or higher for their bachelor's degree. Applicants are admitted to the honours course only if appropriately qualified academic members of UTS: Health staff are available for supervision of the dissertation component.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.