Bachelor of Nursing with Honours
Why study the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours at UNE?
The course allows students who have previously gained a Bachelor of Nursing degree the opportunity to convert their award to Honours level.
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Nursing
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported Place2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BNurs(Hons) |
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| How to apply | All Students apply directly to UNE using the Bachelor with Honours Admission Form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must hold a university Bachelor of Nursing degree at a grade point average specified by the Faculty; and be currently registered to practice as a registered nurse and be eligible for registration in NSW; and have at least one year's experience as a registered nurse during the five years prior to admission to candidature or have current full time employment as a registered nurse. |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent of a university at a grade point average specified by the school; and
(b) be currently registered to practise as a registered nurse and be eligible for registration in New South Wales; and
(c) have at least one year’s experience as a registered nurse during the five years prior to admission to candidature or have current full-time employment as a registered nurse.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award, candidates shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. and 6.
2.2. The course shall comprise:
(a) all units in Group 1; and
(b) 12 credit points from Group2; and
(c) a candidate shall undertake a major study in Nursing and a minor study in Nursing; and shall be examined on:
(i) a substantive piece of work in minor area at the end of First Semester, and
(ii) a dissertation in a major topic to be submitted at the end of Second Semester.
3. Classes of Honours
3.1. There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions. There shall be no re-examination.
3.2. An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded Honours Class I may be awarded a University Medal.
4. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
EHPS 590; HS 499:24; HSNS 478.
Group 2
HS 591:12/PDAL 591:12.