C09018v5 Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Overview

This course provides the opportunity for eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing to extend their skills and understanding of the research process. It emphasises the reciprocal relationship between nursing research and the contexts of nursing practice.

This course provides Bachelor of Nursing graduates with the opportunity to develop training in clinically focused research. The course deepens students' understanding of the importance of research in nursing.

Course aims

The purpose of the course is to enable graduate nurses to conduct research relevant to nursing in any of its dimensions. It aims 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. Students also develop academic writing skills to produce a dissertation.

Career options

Career options that graduates may undertake include registered nurse in a clinical specialty supported by their research project work, such as critical care, or roles such as nurse educator or manager. However, graduates are also well-prepared to undertake postgraduate research degrees or begin a career as a researcher.

Admission requirements

All applicants must be eligible to graduate from a Bachelor of Nursing program from UTS or another tertiary institution, at the time of application (followed by successful completion), and registration as a nurse at the time of enrolment.

All applicants must have completed at least one research subject (as approved by the bachelor honours selection committee) with a credit grade and have a weighted average mark of credit or higher. Applicants are admitted to the honours course only if appropriately qualified academic members of UTS: Nursing, Midwifery and Health staff are available for supervision of the thesis component.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises a total of 48 credit points. Students complete two 6-credit-point subjects and a 36-credit-point thesis.

Course completion requirements

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