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Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)


Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses

  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW

Course Duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

1 year full-time

1 year

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $5310 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $2230.
  • Average first year fee: $17840.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $17840.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

80

80

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible to apply for admission to the Honours degree course, a student must have completed the Bachelor of Nursing pass degree or equivalent, with grades of distinction or above in at least half of the graded units at second and third year levels or in a post-registration course.

Academic IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in every test) plus high level achievement in a three year Bachelor of Nursing qualification.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

International Students Apply Now
International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Ballarat - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Brisbane - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Canberra - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Melbourne - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
North Sydney - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
 

Description

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree aims to prepare graduates with research training to make a contribution to scholarship and evidence-based nursing practice through a year of full-time study at Honours level including the completion of a research project. The course will provide students with the opportunity to interact in order to explore and analyse critically a specialist area of nursing or related topics from the theoretical and professional perspective, and conduct and report a creative and analytical study in the form of a thesis.

See also Bachelor of Nursing course for further information.


More Course Information

Supervision and Examination of the Honours Thesis

The thesis will be prepared under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the School Committee on the advice of the Head of School.

On completion of the course of study and research the candidate shall submit a written thesis based on work carried out during the period of study and research. Examination and assessment of the thesis will be congruent with the current Faculty Policy Pertaining to Students Undertaking Honours Theses.


Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students


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