Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) [End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	78109
Version	4
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of at least an AQF level 7 Bachelor of Nursing Science or Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery within the previous five years; and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across the final three years of the bachelor degree
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Students for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from this or another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends.
Special admission requirements	Applicants must be a registered nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) graduates will be able to:

Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts, in the discipline of nursing
Critically review, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence to identify and provide solutions to complex problems of relevance to the discipline of nursing
Convey information, arguments and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences, demonstrating advanced proficiency in English language and, where appropriate, numeracy
Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
Identify and act upon opportunities for life-long learning as a strategy to promote professional development of self, others and the discipline of nursing.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

NS4001:12 Nursing Science Honours Part 1 of 2

NS4002:12 Nursing Science Honours Part 2 of 2

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville	No mid-year entry

Candidature

Expected time to complete

1 year full-time

Approval to undertake the course part-time will be given only where the applicant can provide evidence that adequate contact with the College can be maintained throughout the studies.

Maximum time to complete

3 years

Maximum leave of absence

Nil

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BNSc(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable