Description
This course is designed for eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Nursing degree and equivalent degrees. Successful completion of the program will provide graduates with a sound basis for subsequent leadership in nursing practice, research and education as well as enabling them to progress to higher degree research at masters or PhD levels.
This program provides an opportunity for students, under guidance of a supervisor, to plan and implement a research project in the area of nursing practice. Knowledge and experience gained by students through completing this program will contribute to the knowledge base for nursing practice.
The program of study combines a research project with course work. The course work comprises 24 cps of research preparation units. The remainder of the program is devoted to completion of a research project and the preparation of a thesis.
This program may be undertaken part time concurrently with any new graduate transitional program offered by various hospitals.
Career Opportunities
Nursing in either the clinical healthcare setting or as a nurse academic in a tertiary education.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline You are advised to apply as early as possible Tuition fee- EUR 13060 Year (National)
- EUR 13060 Year (International)
Duration full-time 12 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
Course Aims
The Bachelor of Nursing with Honours aims to provide eligible students the opportunity to develop knowledge, problem-solving and conceptual skills at an advanced level. The course provides students with techniques and skills for later postgraduate research and enhanced professional career progression.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Graduate Attributes
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will be taught and assessed on their knowledge of the discipline of nursing. This will be assessed via assignments and the course thesis.
Communication Skills
Students will be taught, practise and be assessed on effective written and web-based communication via all course assessment tasks.
Global Perspectives
Students will be taught and assessed on the global perspective of nursing as it relates to their chosen topic of study. This will be assessed through assignment tasks and the course thesis.
Information Literacy
Information literacy will be taught, practised and assessed throughout the course. Students will demonstrate their information literacy skills through successful and relevant literature searches using a variety of sources that relate to the chosen topic of study.
Life-Long Learning
Academic skills for life-long learning are taught, practised and assessed in this course as they relate to the chosen topic of study and to the student's continuing professional aspirations.
Problem Solving
Students will be taught, practised and be assessed on problem solving skills related to the formulation, research and synthesis of the chosen topic of study.
Social Responsibility
Students will be taught and practise social responsibility in relation to their professional approaches to the chosen nursing research topic.
Team Work
Students will practise teamwork skills in relation to the formulation and execution of the course research project.
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 91
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
A candidate shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent AQF Level 7 degree at a grade point average 5.5 or better overall in the final two years of the undergraduate degree; or
(b) if applicants do not satisfy the normal entry requirements but have a demonstrated grade point average 6.5 in only the final year of a relevant AQF Level 7 degree; or
(c) if their application is based on other factors including relevant AQF Level 7 alternative degrees/qualifications, plus recent registered nurse work experience that is relevant to the proposed research focus or involvement in research, they may be admitted at the discretion of the Head of School; and
(d) at least one of the following criteria must be met:
(i) English is the applicant's first language; or
(ii) an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-based Text with not less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading; or
(iii) successful completion of an advanced EAP program at the University of New England English Language Centre.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of New England.
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