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Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Lead the way in health. Advance your research skills. Become an expert.

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For personalised assistance with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app courses, please reach out to our Future Students Team:

Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app contact details, click here.

If you’re planning to study at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app immediately after finishing your HSC, International Baccalaureate (IB), or an interstate equivalent, you can apply for Early Admission to this course. Applications can be submitted via the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Early Admission website during the designated period, usually June – August each year.

Students can also apply through the .

If you’re a non-school leaver (e.g., completed Year 12 previously and/or have a TAFE qualification or equivalent), you can apply directly to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.

Before applying, please review the requirements, intakes, and deadlines for your chosen degree.

International students can apply to study at the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app (ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app) in several ways. Your application options will depend on your individual circumstances.

Explore your options at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Apply.

International students are encouraged to apply with the support of an approved ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app agent to help you navigate the application process, ensure that you submit all necessary documentation, and provide you with visa counselling services. Applying through an approved ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app agent is offered at no cost to students.

For your nearest agent, please see our ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app agent list.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app
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On Campus
Duration
1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • SMAH Annual 2026
Code
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app: 862
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Overview

This one-year degree is designed for high-achieving students who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor of Nursing and have achieved the required academic standards.

The honours program is designed to extend your knowledge and skills by allowing you to research a topic of interest. It provides supervision for a beginning researcher through individual mentoring and group seminars.

A major component of the degree is to guide you through the research process, including formulating testable questions from the research literature; devising appropriate methods to test these questions; obtaining ethics committee approval; data collection and analysis; oral presentation of results; and report writing. You will also develop and conduct a research project resulting in a thesis presentation.

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Information on potential honours projects, supervisors, the application process, and key dates are available on the School of Nursing website.

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Careers

  • Clinical Nurse Consultant
  • Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Drug and Alcohol Specialist
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Manager
  • Registered Nurse
  • Residential Manager
  • Specialist Nurse
  • Perioperative Nurse
  • Primary Health Care Nurse
  • Nursing Academic
  • Nurse Researcher

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's , and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app College .

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Future Students Team.

A Bachelor of Nursing degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a Distinction average in 300-level Nursing subjects.

Applicants are required to complete a Project Proposal form prior to submitting their application, and attach the completed form as a supporting document. For more information about this requirement, please visit Honours in SMAH. 

Students considering an Honours degree are encouraged to consult the Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss their program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

    ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, please contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

  • Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

    ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app recognises a range of overseas secondary, vocational and higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course.

    Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. An official English translation is a verified translation of your documents into English, completed by a qualified translator so it can be accepted as part of your application.

    For more information, contact the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Future Students Team.

  • English language proficiency

    All ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

    Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.

    Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at .

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study, practical work and placements.

    Part-Time Study Load

    For part-time students, study hours will vary based on the number of units taken, with similar expectations for class and independent study.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area. Read more domestic student fees and CSPs.

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