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Course Code	Course Title
H1181	BACHELOR OF NURSING WITH HONOURS

Honours in Nursing (BNurs(Hons))

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Qualification:
Bachelor of Nursing with Honours (BNurs(Hons))

Availability:
Units are available over the following range of locations and attendance modes:
Peel campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (internal) (one unit only)

Duration:
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent. Commencing Semester 1 only

The aim of Honours is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, and to develop ability for independent research.

An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
Students interested in Honours enrolment are advised to contact the Academic Chair before applying to discuss supervision of their potential research.

English competence.

Applications can be made online at
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/goto/OnlineApplications

For more information see here

Course Structure - 24 points

Coursework - 8 points

NUR461 Nursing Research Writing -- 4 pts
Peel: S1-internal, S2-internal

NUR432 Applied Health Research Methods: From Research to Practice -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external

Thesis - 16 points

NUR4609 Honours Thesis in Nursing -- 16 pts
Peel: S1-internal, S2-internal, Y-internal

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.