Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a one-year degree designed for high-achieving students who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor of Nursing and have achieved the required academic standards. The honours program is designed to extend knowledge and skills by allowing students to research a topic of interest. It provides supervision for a beginning researcher through individual mentoring and group seminars.

Careers

Potential career paths for graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) include:

• Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Disability Support Worker
• Drug and Alcohol Specialist
• Critical Care Nurse
• Mental Health Nurse
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager
• Registered Nurse
• Residential Manager
• Specialist Nurse
• Perioperative Nurse
• Primary Health Care Nurse
• Nursing Academic
• Nurse Researcher

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Academic Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor of Nursing degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a Distinction average in 300-level Nursing subjects.
• Applicants are required to complete a Project Proposal form prior to submitting their application, and attach the completed form as a supporting document.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: Overall Score 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5
• TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall Score 88, Reading 20, Writing 20, Listening 20, Speaking 20
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

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Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $18,312 (2025)
• Course fee: $36,624 (2025)

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program. Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.