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School of Nursing & Midwifery

Honours in Nursing

Course code: H1181

Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing with Honours (BNurs(Hons))

Availability: Units are available over the following range of locations and attendance modes:
Murdoch campus (internal),
Peel campus (internal)

Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent. Commencing Semester 1 only.

The aim of Honours is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, and to develop ability for independent research.

An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.

 

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings
Students interested in Honours enrolment are advised to contact the Academic Chair before applying to discuss supervision of their potential research.

English competence.

 

Course Structure — 24 points

Coursework — 8 points
NUR461 Nursing Research Writing — 4 pts
NUR432 Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice — 4 pts


Thesis - 16 points

NUR4609 Honours Thesis in Nursing — 16 pts

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University’s internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.