Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Focusing on research, the honours year builds on the foundations established in your undergraduate degree. You will study a particular topic of professional interest in greater depth and create pathways to specialisations and further research or study. The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a specialised year of study taken after the completion of a Bachelor of Nursing, entry to practice Master degree or combined degrees.

Structure

8 credit points, including two coursework units in research methods and research planning and two units comprising an independent research project.

Subjects

  • For information on major subjects please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

Standard entry requirements

Higher education studyIf you successfully completed your bachelor degree, your selection is based on the following.EducationThis course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.Entry will be based on performance inBachelor Degree or major in a related discipline with a WAM of at least 65 in all level 3 and level 4 Deakin units (or in final year units for awards from other providers) orother evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.Prospective students should note that selection as an Honours student depends not only on academic suitability, but also on the availability of a suitable supervisor for the research area, and the match of the research with the philosophy of nursing at Deakin.Applicants will be required to have completed the Bachelor or Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Preregistration) or Bachelor of Nursing Studies (Post-registration) with at least a mid-credit average to be eligible for entry.Applicants from other universities will be evaluated on an individual basis, but will be required to have completed a Bachelor of Nursing program and have achieved at least a mid-credit average to be eligible for entry.No Recognition of Prior Learning will be given to applicants entering the honours sequence. Students who have already completed substantial research should apply for the masters preliminary program rather than for honours.

Recognition

Honours is not a professional accreditation requirement. Honours offers students a competitive edge in the job market and is designed to provide nurses with the knowledge and research skills to undertake a postgraduate research degree, advanced professional training or to pursue diverse employment opportunities.

Study pathways

Students who achieve a high-grade Honours result can apply for credit for the research component if they decide to progress to a masters degree. A high-grade Honours result also gives students the option of applying for entry to a PhD program.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Geelong Waurn Ponds International: $37,200 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
Melbourne Burwood International: $37,200 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
Warrnambool International: $37,200 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

Further information

For other information please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

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