Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Course overview
This degree combines coursework units with research skills development for the conduct of an independent research project, leading to the submission and examination of a 10,000-15,000 word thesis. The coursework units encompass literature review, research methods and completion of a thesis. Students are guided through the program by an academic supervisor.
Workload
The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) can be studied full-time (one year) or part-time (two years).
Students are required to attend on-campus study days for the coursework units and are also strongly encouraged to participate in the research workshops in Semesters 1 and 2, and in Sydney Nursing School's Research Week. Students will have the opportunity to present their work to colleagues and peers at a School research forum.
Students who successfully gain first-class or second-class, Division 1 honours are eligible to apply for entry into a PhD within Sydney Nursing School.
Learning Outcomes
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No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Graduate Quality |
Graduate Quality |
Graduate Quality |
Graduate Quality |
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1 |
Compare research design and research methods including various data collection and analysis techniques. |
Depth of disciplinary expertise |
Inventiveness |
Cultural competence |
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2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical considerations and implications wheåçn undertaking research |
Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity |
Information and Digital literacy |
Cultural competence |
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3 |
Display knowledge of the processes involved in setting up and conducting an independent research project. |
Communication (oral and written) |
Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity |
Critical thinking and Problem solving |
Interdisciplinary effectiveness |
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4 |
Engage in research and critically examine evidence to inform the research project. |
Information and Digital literacy |
Communication (oral and written) |
Critical thinking and Problem solving |
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5 |
Appraise the skills necessary for presenting research through multiple mediums. |
Critical thinking and Problem solving |
Information and Digital literacy |
Communication (oral and written) |
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6 |
Demonstrate in writing that they have acquired the skills necessary to construct an Honours thesis to a standard that is required for submission and examination. |
Communication (oral and written) |
Critical thinking and Problem solving |
Inventiveness |
Influence |