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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

1 year 1 year 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.
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$)

A$4,642 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning, Online
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
UniSC program code
SC420
Program structure
Coursework component (4) 48 units

NUR713 Tax and Estate Planning
NUR721 Financial Plan Construction
HLT701 Independent Study
PUB708 Research in Health Care

Research component (4) 48 units

NUR731A Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
NUR731B Quantitative Research Methods
NUR731C Research Project A
NUR731F Research Project B

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.

UniSC courses

HLT701 Research Project C

NUR713 Research Project F

NUR721 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice

NUR731A Independent Study

NUR731B Research in Health Care

NUR731C Research Project A

NUR731F Research Project B

PUB708 Research Project C

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%

Honours Class IIA

70% - 79%

Honours Class IIB

60% - 69%

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 UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

Study sequences

  • 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$4,642 - 2023 Fees