Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Nursing
The Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Nursing is designed for students who wish to obtain a broader knowledge of the health sciences. Study in the health sciences includes topics such as toxicology, epidemiology, microbiology, behavioural health science, management and project design. Combined with the Master of Nursing, this degree enhances career and employment opportunities.
The combined study of general health sciences and nursing allows graduates to consider positions working in scientific, research and management positions in health-related organisations in the public and private sector health and medical industries, in clinical and non-clinical settings such as forensic science, journalism, environmental science, media and communications and community organisations.
Units of study
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Nursing GH020 |
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Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| BIOL1003 Human Biology |
6 | A HSC 2-unit Biology. Semester 1 students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1903 It is recommended that BIOL (1001 or 1911) be taken concurrently with this unit of study. |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| HSBH1006 Foundations of Health Science |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| HSBH1007 Health Science and Research |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| PSYC1001 Psychology 1001 |
6 | Semester 1 Summer Main |
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Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| HSBH1008 Health Determinants and Interventions |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HSBH1009 Health Care Resources and Systems |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| 12 credit points of BHS electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| NURS5002 Social Contexts of Health |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| NURS5081 Introduction to Nursing Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| 6 credit points of BHS senior electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
| 6 credit points of BHS electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| NURS5006 Illness Experience and Nursing Care |
6 | P NURS5081 |
Semester 2 |
| NURS5086 Drug Therapy, Disease & Nursing Practice |
6 | P NURS5083 or BIOL1003 |
Semester 2 |
| 6 credit points of BHS senior electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
| 6 credit points of BHS electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| NURS5082 Developing Nursing Practice |
6 | C NURS5081 |
Semester 1 |
| 6 credit points of Nursing Electives (see advisor for advice) | |||
| 6 credit points of BHS senior electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
| 6 credit points of BHS electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| NURS5084 Nursing the Acutely Ill Person |
6 | P NURS5082 or NURS5004 |
Semester 2 |
| NURS5085 Mental Health Nursing Practice |
6 | C NURS5084 |
Semester 2 |
| 6 credit points of BHS senior electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
| 6 credit points of BHS electives (see list of electives in Bachelor of Health Sciences Chapter of the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook). | |||
Year 4, Semester 1 |
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| NURS6004 Nursing and the Politics of Health Care |
6 |
Teaching for this unit of study starts in February before the commencement of the semester. Students will be notified of specific dates during second semester in the year prior. |
Semester 1 |
| NURS6008 Inquiry and Research in Nursing |
6 |
Teaching for this unit of study starts in February before the commencement of the semester. Students will be notified of specific dates during second semester in the year prior. |
Semester 1 |
| NURS6018 Care and Chronic Conditions |
6 | P NURS5084, NURS5085, NURS5081 |
Semester 1 |
| NURS6019 High Acuity Nursing |
6 | P NURS5084, NURS5081 |
Semester 1 |
Year 4, Semester 2 |
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| NURS6022 Community Health Nursing |
6 | P NURS6018 and NURS6019 |
Semester 2 |
| NURS6023 Professional Practice of Nursing |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| NURS6024 Global Health and Nursing |
6 | P NURS5002 |
Semester 2 |
| and one of the following options: | |||
| NURS6025 Nursing Practice (Mental Health Option) |
6 | P NURS6018 and NURS6019 and NURS5085 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| NURS6026 Nursing Practice (Paediatric Option) |
6 | P NURS6018 and NURS6019 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| NURS6027 Nursing Practice (High Acuity Option) |
6 | P NURS6018 and NURS6019 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| NURS6028 Nursing Practice (Clinical Nursing Opt) |
6 | P NURS5084 and NURS6018 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
Course rules
Bachelor of Health Sciences / Master of Nursing
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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Code |
Course title |
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GH020 |
Bachelor of Health Sciences / Master of Nursing |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
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The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Cross faculty management
(1)
Candidates will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery for the duration of the combined program.
(2)
The Deans of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and the Faculty of Health Sciences shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined course not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
(3)
This course requires applicants to have the ability to undertake clinical placements. The faculty's Clinical Policy contains further details of the requirements.
(4)
In addition, this course is not available to applicants who are registered to practise as a nurse in an Australian state or territory.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this combined degree are set out in the Units of Study table for the Bachelor of Health Sciences / Master of Nursing.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the combined Bachelor of Health Sciences / Master of Nursing, a candidate must complete a total of 192 credit points, including:
(ii)
60 credit points of elective units of study, including a minimum of 24 credit points of senior units of study; and
(3)
Candidates are required to attend clinical simulation and fieldwork as required for the Master of Nursing component. Where appropriate, the faculty may require individual candidates to undertake further or remedial theoretical, clinical or practical study in addition to the above requirements.
7 Majors
8 Progression rules
(1)
Candidates are required to complete their first 48 credit points with an average mark of at least 65 to remain in the combined degree program. Candidates who do not achieve this mark may not continue in the program; however, they may elect to transfer to the single Bachelor of Health Sciences degree.
(2)
Candidates may not commence Master of Nursing units of study until satisfactorily completing 48 credits points in the Bachelor of Health Sciences component. The Bachelor of Health Sciences component must be completed before continuing to the fourth and final year of the combined degree.
(3)
All candidates must successfully complete all Year One Master of Nursing units of study before progressing to Year Two Master of Nursing units of study.
(4)
In exceptional circumstances a candidate may be allowed to progress to the next stage with approval by the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery.
9 Requirements for the Honours degree
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Honours is available to meritorious candidates in Bachelor of Health Sciences who complete an additional year of full-time study following completion of the combined program. Admission and award requirements for honours in the Bachelor of Health Sciences are listed in the resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
10 Award of the degree
(2)
The Bachelor of Health Sciences is awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
(3)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.
11 Time limits
(1)
A full time candidate must complete all the requirements for the combined program within six calendar years of first enrolment, including periods of suspension.
(2)
A part time candidate must complete all the requirements for the combined program within eight calendar years of first enrolment, including periods of suspension.
12 Course transfer
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A candidate may abandon the combined course program and elect to complete the Bachelor of Health Sciences in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the Master of Nursing in the future will require a new application for admission to candidature for that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.
13 Credit for previous study
(1)
Credit awarded for previous study at another institution will not exceed 24 credit points and credit awarded for previous study at the University of Sydney will not exceed 96 credit points.
(2)
Credit for nursing units of study will not be granted for recognised prior learning older than five years at the time of first enrolment.
14 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.