Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Turn high-achieving into a higher degree
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.
What will you do?
- Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
- Conduct a research project on a topic within the field of nursing.
- Partner with an academic who’ll supervise your research.
- Produce an extended research report for publication.
Graduates who gain a first division honours can apply directly for PhD study.
Note:
This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required. if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Admissions information
| SATAC Code | 3BH019, 3BH064 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree with a GPA of 5.0 or better. Applicants must first find a supervisor and project opportunity, and submit an Expression of Interest. You can find more information about our Honours programs, projects, and the application process here: https://health.APSB.edu.au/our-research/honours-and-higher-degrees-by-research |
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International applicants
| CRICOS | 068884G |
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| Intake | February |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
| Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | A completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0 Applicants must first find a supervisor and project opportunity, and submit an Expression of Interest. You can find more information about our Honours programs, projects, and the application process here:;https://health.APSB.edu.au/our-research/honours-and-higher-degrees-by-research | |
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
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- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Commonwealth-supported place: $4,125 |
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More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $39,000 |
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More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Nurse Researcher, Registered Nurse, Nurse
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
Core Course
NURSING 4301 Honours Nursing Systematic Review of Research
NURSING 4300 Honours Nursing Literacy
Research Project
NURSING 4200A /B Research Project
In the case of a part-time enrolment the following courses must be completed in two consecutive years:
NURSING 4210A Research Project Part-Time Continuing
and
NURSING 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.
