Course abbreviation: BNurs(Hons) Course code: 1249 Gippsland and Peninsula
A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with an average grade of credit or higher. In exceptional circumstances the head of school may recommend candidature to a person with a lesser result.
The
honours year provides a pathway for those students who demonstrate academic
ability to pursue higher degree studies in the discipline of nursing.
It is believed many students feel that an extra year of studies, as provided by
an honours year, is beneficial in terms of research skill development,
experience and career prospects.
The course is offered over two years part-time using flexible delivery options.
Students are expected to have a computer and modem, as the study materials are
provided on a CD ROM and by the use of first class computer software. This
software is provided free to students. Students will be expected to attend
weekend workshops and/or demonstrate interaction with their supervisors as
documented in the honours degree research handbook and supervision guidelines.
The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) consists of coursework and a supervised
research project. Seventy-five per cent of the course is devoted to
nursing research. The coursework component will normally be taken over one year
of part-time study and consist of two nursing subjects and two research
subjects, to be followed by the honours research project in the second year.
To qualify for the honours degree of the Bachelor of Nursing, students must satisfactorily complete the following subjects.
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