Charles Darwin University

Bachelor of Nursing Honours

Charles Darwin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Bachelor of Nursing Honours is designed to extend knowledge gained through your undergraduate nursing education. You will undertake the program in partnership with an experienced nurse academic who will provide mentoring and an introduction to research with a nursing focus of your choice. The course addresses foundation research concepts required for higher level research studies. This encompasses:acquisition of knowledge and skillscritical thinkingdecision makingcomplex problem solvingYou will use these skills to produce a registerable and potentially publishable systematic review of the literature on a topic nominated by you.

Structure

This course consists of core units building on the foundation of specialist knowledge and skills, evidence-based practice, cultural safety and introductory research methods acquired during previous undergraduate studies. The units address foundation research concepts and encompass acquisition of knowledge and skills, critical thinking, decision making and complex problem solving required for higher level research studies.You will undertake the course in partnership with an experienced nurse academic who will provide mentorship and an induction to research with a specific nursing focus.The course is delivered in online mode with mentoring and supervision sessions available face-to-face or via alternative technologies.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(1 unit)20cpCompulsory Core unit totalling 20 credit points as listed below:HEA413 Systematic Review Methodology (20 credit points)Research Units(3 units)60cpResearch units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below:HEA700 Systematic Review Project A (20 credit points)HEA701 Systematic Review Project B (20 credit points)HEA702 Systematic Review Project C (20 credit points)Electives(0 units)0cpThere are no elective units available in this course. 80cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Bachelor of Honours AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information. 

Subjects

  • Health and Medicine

Standard entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in a nursing related field with at least a credit average (GPA of 5.00).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
CDU Online No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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