Overview 2020
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Course objectives
The objectives of the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours are:
- Develop an understanding of individual responses to nursing practice and how this impacts on research.
- Develop the ability to critically and theoretically analyse a context or aspect of practice and apply this analysis to the research project.
- Conduct a modest but rigorous research project that incorporates an appropriate research design and demonstrates critical engagement with the phenomenon of interest.
- Contribute to a scholarly community through dialogue, debate and critique.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours may enter graduate/professional development programs in Australian healthcare systems. Graduates are prepared to undertake postgraduate research and activities; and gain preferential access to postgraduate courses.
Course structure
The course structure is outlined in the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours: Schedule G.
Schedule G (Honours)
Understanding Nursing Research equips students with the skills and knowledge required to complete a rigorous research study. Students will explore different approaches to research and gain an understanding of the strengths and limitations of a variety of research methods. They…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
This is the first of three linked dissertation units in the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours). In this unit, students embark on their research work under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors. The type of work undertaken in this unit…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 2 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Semester 2 | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Spring school (extended) | ||||
This is the second of three linked dissertation units. In this unit, students continue their research under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors. The type of work undertaken in this unit will reflect the specific research project, but there…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 2 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Semester 2 | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Spring school (extended) | ||||
This is the third of three linked dissertation units. In this unit, students complete their research under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors. The completed research is reported in a thesis submitted for examination.…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Semester 2 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Spring school (extended) | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Semester 1 | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Semester 2 | ||||
| Darlinghurst - Sydney | Spring school (extended) | ||||
Entry requirements
Eligibility
To be admitted to the honours program a student must hold a Bachelor of Nursing, normally with a minimum of a credit average across the final 4 full semesters of the degree.
Articulation to
Graduates holding first class (I) or upper 2nd class (IIA) BN (Hons) are eligible to apply for PhD candidature.
Detailed Admissions Information
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Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $33,950 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $33,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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