Combined degrees

Sydney Nursing School offers the following combined degree programs:

• Bachelor of Arts/Master of Nursing
• Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing

Combined degree students study both a bachelor's degree in Arts, Science or Health Sciences in conjunction with the Master of Nursing. The following section will provide information on the unique skills and experience gained from each combined degree pattern.

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Bachelor of Arts/Master of Nursing GH019

This degree allows students to gain a broader knowledge of the humanities in an area of interest (for example languages, sociology or anthropology) that will enhance their career and employment opportunities.

Students following this pathway will have a broader range of skills and knowledge. They will have the opportunity to work in positions in health and medical industries, in clinical and non-clinical settings such as media and communications, in research, government and public institutions, community organisations and the private sector.

Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Nursing GH020

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.

Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing GH021

The Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing provides for students who wish to develop a deeper understanding of an area of interest in the sciences and relate it to health care. This might include pharmacology, psychology, physiology or biomedical science. This study will enhance the career and employment choices of students.

In addition to a more traditional nursing career, the combination of science and nursing allows students to consider positions in the new areas of biotechnology and treatments that shape health care. Careers in research and product development, pharmaceutical use and misuse are also available.

Course overview

The combined degrees consist of a total of 192 credit points comprising 96 credit points toward the bachelor's degree and 96 credit points for the Master of Nursing. In most cases, units of study are worth six credit points; however, there are some units in Health Sciences that are worth three credit points.

In the first year, study is exclusively in the bachelor's degree. Years 2 and 3 are a combination of undergraduate and postgraduate studies and Year 4 is entirely postgraduate. All students must complete the requirements for the bachelor's degree before continuing to the fourth and final year of their combined degree.

Generally students are not permitted to continue their enrolment in the combined degree if they do not have a credit average at the end of Year 1. If you are not successful in attaining a credit average in Year 1 then you may complete the undergraduate degree before commencing study in the Master of Nursing. This pathway would require an additional year of study.

Details of the units and the order in which they must be studied for Health Sciences and the Master of Nursing are shown below. For units of study in Arts and Science and for further information about faculty requirements for all combined degrees you should refer to the handbooks for those faculties. Choice of units for combined degrees in Arts or Science will largely depend upon the major you wish to study.

You should discuss your options and their availability with the relevant Academic Advisor from Sydney Nursing School. While we try to minimise the lease note that some units may not be available due to clashes in the timetable in the Master of Nursing.

Admission

Admission is open to all students who meet the University requirements for enrolment in the following undergraduate degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Science

If you wish to study this degree you should apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC). There is an application deadline and you should check with UAC for the exact date.

International students who have not completed Year 12 in Australia should apply through the International Office.

Students who have undertaken previous undergraduate study are welcome to apply for credit. You should contact the relevant Academic Advisor from Sydney Nursing School for further information.

Workload

Study in this course is taken over four years full time (pro rata part time).You are required to complete 96 credit points in the bachelor€™s degree and 96 credit points in the Master of Nursing to graduate.

The total number of units studied will vary depending upon the course you choose. In terms of workload, most six credit point units of study consist of attendance and lectures, tutorials and/or lab sessions on a regular basis. There are also pre-reading and assessment items equating to approximately 10 hours per week.

Study patterns for all combined degrees including relevant unit of study rules are outlined below. This course consists of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. All clinical units associated with the Master of Nursing have clinical placement experiences that are generally conducted outside the normal semester times. Please refer to the Master of Nursing clinical placement information for more details.