Further your research and knowledge of Nursing or Midwifery with the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours). Qualified Division 1 registered nurses and midwives have the choice of quantitative or qualitative research to investigate a clinical problem or issue.

You will learn to:

• critically analyse existing knowledge about nursing/midwifery
• develop a plan to address a research question
• perform investigations in an ethical manner
• analyse data related to the research question
• present findings in a scientific way

Commencement is in Semester 2 only.  The course is suited to graduates with a degree in nursing or midwifery.

• Location:
  St Albans
• College:
  College of Health and Biomedicine
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HHNO
• Duration:
  1.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• Graduates pursue higher degree research studies (e.g. PhD) and/or research in a clinical setting

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Aims

The overall aim of the course is to provide nurses with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills appropriate to Honours degree level of study to undertake a method of enquiry to investigate a clinical problem or issue.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are to provide students with the skills to:

• critically analyse existing knowledge about nursing;
• develop a plan to address their research question;
• perform their investigation in an ethical manner;
• analyse data related to the research question;
• present findings in relation to existing knowledge in a scientific way; and
• produce a piece of scholarly writing.

Students are required to study two specified units and to complete a minor thesis. The two units are to be completed within two semesters of part-time study. The minor thesis can be completed on a full-time (one semester) or part-time (two semesters) schedule. Part-time students will need to complete the course of study in 24 months.

In order to be awarded a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) students must complete all units with Honours H3 or above.

• Examining Practice

  Unit code

  HNH4210

  Credits

  24

• Honours Thesis Preparation

  Unit code

  HNH4110

  Credits

  24

• Minor Thesis a (Part Time)

  Unit code

  HNH4211

  Credits

  24

• Minor Thesis C (Full Time)

  Unit code

  HNH4213

  Credits

  48

• Minor Thesis B (Part Time)

  Unit code

  HNH4112

  Credits

  24

• Year 12:

  To qualify for admission to the course applicants must:

  • have satisfactorily completed a Bachelor Degree in Nursing with a grade average of Credit (C) or higher throughout the course; or
  • have satisfactorily completed a one-year post-registration degree in nursing with a grade average of Credit (C) or higher throughout the course. For selection into all places, good academic achievement is essential. Most Honours places will be allocated to those with the highest academic results. However, some applicants will be selected on a wider range of factors, including appropriate involvement in nursing related employment, and interest and enthusiasm in developing research mindedness. It is preferable that applicants provide supporting documentation from their current employer, indicating employer endorsement for their study.