Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours)
Pursue a passion for health care in an honours program that boasts a strong focus on clinical practice. As part of this degree, you’ll develop research capabilities through coursework and undertake a research project where you’ll investigate a contemporary health issue that sparks your interest. Explore fields such as maternal and child health, acute and complex care of adults, and health professional education. Our program is designed to help you transition from being a registered nurse to an academic or professional role.
In this program you will:
- Undertake a research project of your choice
- Develop knowledge of research in health care and selected research methodologies and methods
- Learn about health care and research from experienced supervisors working in the industry
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSPStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 2
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- Semester 2
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning, Online
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- SC420
Coursework component (4) 48 units
NUR713 Teaching Science in the Early Years
NUR721 Independent Study
HLT701 Research in Health Care
PUB708 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
Research component (4) 48 units
NUR731A Quantitative Research Methods
NUR731B Research Project A
NUR731C Research Project B
NUR731F Research Project C
Additional requirements
The class of Honours to be awarded to a student is dependent upon:
- the percentage results achieved by study in eight courses as specified in the table below;
- the student achieving at least 50% in NUR731F Research Project.
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USC courses |
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HLT701 Research Project F |
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NUR713 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice |
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NUR721 Independent Study |
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NUR731A Research in Health Care |
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NUR731B Research Project A |
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NUR731C Research Project B |
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NUR731F Research Project C |
| PUB708 Research Project F |
A student must complete a minimum of 8 courses in the table, including the research project, for an honours grade to be awarded.
The minimum levels of achievement normally required for each class of honours are shown in the following table.
|
Honours results classification |
Overall Percentage attained in Specified Courses * |
|
Honours Class I |
80% - 100% |
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Honours Class IIA |
70% - 79% |
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Honours Class IIB |
60% - 69% |
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Honours Class III |
50% - 59% |
* The percentage result shall be rounded up if ≥ 0.5 or rounded down if < 0.5.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
- AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing Science award (or equivalent)
- Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- English language requirements
- GPA of 5.0 over the second and third year of the degree program
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,488