Bachelor of Nursing 
(Honours)

This course is also offered externally.

The Honours program aims to advance the professional practice of nursing by giving students the opportunity to undertake specialist coursework and research in their area of interest or field of practice. Importantly, the program provides students with the opportunity to understand and apply the research process, with a view to pursuing a Doctoral program. In addition, graduates from the Honours program will have an advantage in any health or nursing organisation where knowledge of the research process is valued.

The Honours program comprises 36 points of study, taken in full-time mode over 1 year or equivalent. The program contains a mix of advanced theory, research education and a research project leading to the presentation of a thesis. All students undertaking the Honours program are provided with a member of academic staff as a supervisor. Supervisors actively engage in current research and scholarship, and integrate their knowledge and understanding into their supervision practices, with a view to strengthening the education and support of students. 

In addition to the traditional Honours program, students may have the option of combining their Honours study with a Graduate Nursing Program (GNP). This usually involves the commencement of the clinical placement component of the GNP in January of Semester 1 on a full-time basis (1.0) over a seven-day roster cycle. In Week 1 of Semester 2 students move to a part-time (0.6) basis roster over a seven-day roster cycle, and begin their preparation for the Honours project. The combined program enables students to both complete the Honours program and their GNP within 18 months.

AIM 
The Honours program aims to advance the professional practice of nursing by giving students the opportunity to undertake specialist coursework and research in their area of interest or field of practice. Importantly, the program will provide students with the opportunity to understand and apply the research process, with a view to pursuing doctoral program. In addition, a graduate from the Honours program will have an advantage in any health or nursing organisation where knowledge of the research process is of value to an employer. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  
A degree in nursing, with meritorious performances in undergraduate studies.   

NOTES 

1. The coursework subjects are available internally or externally. 
2. The research project will normally be completed internally but may be completed externally with the prior approval of the course coordinator. 
3. Students may choose to undertake a traditional Honours program (subject to availability) or alternatively elect to undertake an industry linked combined Honours/Graduate Nurse Program (GNP). This usually involves clinical placement for the GNP commencing in January of the year of intake. The combined GNP/Honours program will take 18 months to complete.