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.
Career Opportunities
Nursing
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BNurs(Hons) | |||||||||
| Course Type | Bachelor Honours | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 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. |
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| Advanced Standing | Applications for advanced standing cannot be assessed unless the units that you are seeking credit for are complete. If you are currently enrolled in a course and will not receive the results before the advanced standing closing dates please submit a new application once you have obtained the results. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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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 Australia; 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.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 36 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours.
Classes of Honours
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.
An exceptionally distinguished candidate who has been awarded Honours Class I may be awarded a University Medal.
Progress and Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University's General Rules Policy on Academic Progress.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes | Learning outcome information is currently unavailable for this course. |
| Graduate Attributes | Graduate attribute information is currently unavailable for this course. |