UTS course code: C09018
Testamur title: Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Abbreviation: BN(Hons)
Course fee: HECS (local); $7,500 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Overview

This course provides the opportunity for selected graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing program to extend their skills and understanding of the research process. The course emphasises the reciprocal relationship between nursing research and the professional, philosophical, historical, social, cultural and political contexts of nursing practice.

Course aims

The purpose of the course is to enable graduate nurses to conduct research relevant to nursing in any of its dimensions.

The general aim is to develop students' skills in using research designs and methodologies, and to reinforce their understanding of the crucial role of research in the evolution of the discipline of nursing.

The exploration of the relationship between everyday inquiry, clinically-focused research and research-based practice should deepen students' understanding of the importance of research in the clinical practice setting.

Admission requirements

All applicants must hold the Bachelor of Nursing with a Distinction average (or equivalent) in the final two semesters of their undergraduate course. Applicants must have registered nurse status and be eligible for registration with the NSW Nurses Registration Board.

Assumed knowledge

All applicants are expected to have one semester of theoretical grounding in research (or equivalent) as approved by the Selection Committee for the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours).

Course duration

Students who satisfy requirements for entry to an Honours degree in Nursing are required to undertake two years of part-time study or one year of full-time study.

Course structure

The course has a value of 48 credit points.

Course program

92xxx Health Care Research Methodology 6cp
and
92xxx Developing Health Care Theory 6cp
or
92xxx Investigating Health Care Change 6cp

The remainder of the course is the thesis portion (36 credit points).