Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Honours

The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Honours course enables students to develop foundational research skills that can be used in practice or in a focused research career and to produce a research thesis on a topic of relevance for the profession.

Course Details

• Course code: C89
• Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
• Availability & Campus:
  • Joondalup: Full-time and part-time available in both semesters
  • Other campuses and online options may vary

Entry Requirements

• ECU admission and English language requirements apply
• Academic admission requirements include:
  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in nursing with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 or higher
  • Consultation with the Course Coordinator is required before making an application for admission
• English Language requirements can be satisfied through various means, including:
  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
  • Other specified tests, courses, or programs

Fees

• Commonwealth supported: Estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $4,750
• Note: The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only and may vary based on the units enrolled

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

• RES5115: Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches (20 credit points)
• NUR5120: Honours Thesis Preparation (20 credit points)
• Elective Unit (20 credit points)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• NUR5130: Honours Thesis (60 credit points)

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply advanced discipline knowledge and research skills to plan and execute scientific research in the field of nursing.
2. Analyse theoretical health care principles and concepts to generate new understanding in the field of nursing.
3. Communicate nursing knowledge in a convincing and coherent manner, appropriate to a variety of audiences and contexts in the health care sector.
4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and ethical awareness when conducting research in the field of nursing.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles include:

• Advanced Skills Health Care Professional
• Research Assistant
• Project Manager

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level

This course is accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree Award.