Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration)
Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH009
The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) is a course designed for registered nurses who hold either a certificate or a diploma in nursing and who wish to upgrade their qualifications.
The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) reflects the changing nature of health care needs and nursing work and is designed to take account of the increasing and inevitable sophistication of nursings clinical repertoire, education and research. The course recognises the prior learning experiences of registered nurses and provides graduates with a framework with which they can enhance their professional practice.
In particular, as patient acuity/hospital activity increases and community care modalities become increasingly essential to health care systems, the course assists registered nurses to cope with the increasing pressure on them to increase their skill and knowledge bases.
The course also incorporates preparation for graduates to work more comfortably in an information-based environment and to meet the challenge of providing greater clinical and professional leadership as the nursing workforce skill-mix changes as nursing continues into the 21st century.
The learning modalities employed in this program require students, as practising professionals with the guidance and support of the academic staff to take more responsibility for their own learning. They will be expected to become more independent in seeking information and to develop a stronger research mindset in how they approach their working life and their capacity to improve patient care.
The course also equips more talented and research-minded students for enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) course once they have successfully completed the Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration).
Local students
Local students who hold a qualification at diploma level are required to complete four units of study or 24 credit points to qualify for the award. Students who hold a certificate in nursing are required to complete eight units or 48 credit points to qualify for the award. Students may choose to study either full-time or part-time.
Local students apply directly to Sydney Nursing School for admission to this course. International students apply through the International Office.
International students
International students holding either a diploma or certificate are required to complete eight units of study (48 credit points) to qualify for the award. International students studying on-campus are required to study full-time.
Admission requirements
Applicants must be registered as a nurse in Australia or another country, and
- hold a qualification at the certificate or diploma level in nursing; and
- have a minimum of 12 months experience and be currently working as a registered nurse; and
- will need to meet Sydney Nursing Schools English language requirements as outlined in the Faculty Resolutions.
Unit of study overview
Units available in Semester 1 of the course focus on nursing knowledge and practice, examining the historical background and current debates in nursing. Students will also study the advanced clinical abilities required for nursing assessment and explore the issues of clinical and patient education.
Units available in Semester 2 focus on international concepts of health care as well as clinical governance and professional leadership. Students also undertake study in the area of research in nursing and its importance to nursing practice and complete a clinical practice project. All units are worth six credit points and students are required to submit assignments and sit examinations where applicable. There are no clinical requirements for this degree.
Study patterns and unit of study information are located below. Local students holding a diploma qualification must complete the Research in Nursing unit of study and may select 3 of the remaining 7 units of study on offer. Local students holding a certificate qualification and all international students must complete 8 units of study as prescribed.
Unit of study | Credit points | P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites | Session |
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Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH009 |
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On-shore (Full-time) |
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This study pattern is for local and international (on-shore) students studying full-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows: | |||
CLIN3021 Nursing, Knowledge and Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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NURS3001 Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment |
6 | Semester 1 |
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NURS3003 Clinical and Patient Education |
6 | Semester 1 |
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NURS3006 Current Issues in Nursing |
6 | Semester 1 |
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FCHN3013 Research in Nursing |
6 | Semester 2 |
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NURS3002 Health Illness & Care: Int'l Perspective |
6 | Semester 2 |
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NURS3004 Clinical Practice Project |
6 | P 24 unspecified credit points |
Semester 2 |
NURS3005 Nursing Management & Clinical Governance |
6 | Semester 2 |
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On-shore (Part-time) |
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This study pattern is for local (on-shore) students studying part-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows: | |||
Year 1, Semester 1 |
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CLIN3021 Nursing, Knowledge and Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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NURS3001 Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Year 1, Semester 2 |
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FCHN3013 Research in Nursing |
6 | Semester 2 |
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NURS3002 Health Illness & Care: Int'l Perspective |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Year 2, Semester 1 |
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NURS3003 Clinical and Patient Education |
6 | Semester 1 |
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NURS3006 Current Issues in Nursing |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Year 2, Semester 2 |
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NURS3004 Clinical Practice Project |
6 | P 24 unspecified credit points |
Semester 2 |
NURS3005 Nursing Management & Clinical Governance |
6 | Semester 2 |
Off-shore course: Singapore
This off-shore course is conducted in Singapore by the University of Sydney in conjunction with the Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd. Graduates of this course receive their award from the University of Sydney. The course is offered over two years part-time or one year full-time and is taught in the block mode with online support.
The face-to-face component each semester is delivered in a two-week teaching block at the beginning of the semester and some units have additional face-to-face hours mid-semester. There is one intake per year commencing in January/February. Teaching is conducted by academic staff from Sydney Nursing School.
Admission requirements
Applicants must be currently registered with the SNB as a registered nurse with a current practicing certificate issued by the SNB, have a minimum of 12 months of clinical nursing practice experience, and must meet the English language requirements of Sydney Nursing School.
In addition to the above, applicants must also:
- hold a Diploma in Nursing from the institutions accredited by Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and approved by the Council for Private Education, Ministry of Education; or
- hold a Certificate in Nursing from the Singapore Ministry of Health, School of Nursing; or
- hold an approved Diploma in Nursing or Certificate in Nursing from an approved institution.
Course structure
The course structure for international off-shore students studying in Singapore is outlined below.
Units of study
Unit of study | Credit points | P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites | Session |
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Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH009 |
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Singapore Off-Shore (Full-time) |
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This study pattern is for international (off-shore) students studying in Singapore full-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows: | |||
SNGP3001 Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment |
6 | Semester 1 |
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SNGP3003 Clinical and Patient Education |
6 | Semester 1 |
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SNGP3008 Applied Pharmacology in Nursing Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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SNGP3009 Nursing, Knowledge and Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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SNGP3004 Clinical Practice Project |
6 | P 24 unspecified credit points |
Semester 2 |
SNGP3005 Nursing Management & Clinical Governance |
6 | Semester 2 |
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SNGP3007 Inquiry and Research in Nursing |
6 | Semester 2 |
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SNGP3010 Law and Ethics in Health Care |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Singapore Off-Shore (Part-time) |
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This study pattern is for international (off-shore) students studying in Singapore part-time. Students must complete 48 credit points, as follows: | |||
Year 1, Semester 1 |
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SNGP3001 Advanced Clinical Nursing Assessment |
6 | Semester 1 |
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SNGP3009 Nursing, Knowledge and Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Year 1, Semester 2 |
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SNGP3005 Nursing Management & Clinical Governance |
6 | Semester 2 |
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SNGP3007 Inquiry and Research in Nursing |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Year 2, Semester 1 |
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SNGP3003 Clinical and Patient Education |
6 | Semester 1 |
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SNGP3008 Applied Pharmacology in Nursing Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Year 2, Semester 2 |
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SNGP3004 Clinical Practice Project |
6 | P 24 unspecified credit points |
Semester 2 |
SNGP3010 Law and Ethics in Health Care |
6 | Semester 2 |
Degree resolutions
Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Course title |
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GH009 |
Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) |