Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

University of Newcastle

Australia, Newcastle

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University of Newcastle

Australia , Newcastle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

gosford

Callaghan Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

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Duration 3 year(s)

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

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Description

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree is designed to develop students' knowledge and skill in research and involves a research project in a selected field of nursing. It is intended for registered nurses who wish to prepare themselves for higher degree studies. The honours program contributes to nursing leadership in… For more content click the Read More button below.

The concept of research is broad and includes the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way so as to generate new concepts, methodologies, inventions and understandings. This could include synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it is new and creative (Australian Research Council, 2018).

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) program enables students to develop research design and presentation skills through:

Critical evaluation of the literature and current research
Participation in seminars
Engagement with an appointed supervisor(s)
Original research inclusive of:
- A small research project or
- Comprehensive literature review for publication

The results of which will be presented as a thesis or publication ready document.

The program consists of the development, conduct, analysis and reporting of research. The program consists of 80 units of Core Courses.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0.

In exceptional circumstances, an application which does not meet the above requirements may be considered.

Domestic applicants should apply using the direct End-On Honours online application form.

International applicants should apply using the direct International application portal. For more information see How do I apply as an International Student?

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Overall minimum

Sub test minimum

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Career

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and practice as Registered Nurses in Australia as well as in many overseas countries.

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work as a Nurse in roles such as: