Study Honours at Sydney Nursing School
Our students talk about why they chose to study honours at Sydney Nursing School.
Overview
Extend your knowledge of your undergraduate degree with a stand-alone Honours year in your chosen subject area. This course is available to students who have already completed their studies in this study area.
Transform the world of healthcare and enhance your career. Available to high-achieving students, this program provides the opportunity to pursue an independent research project in an area of your interest. Cultivate sophisticated critical thinking skills alongside specialist knowledge as you design and complete a supervised thesis.
As an honours student, you will become part of a thriving community of world-class researchers within the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery as you develop the expertise and practical skills to produce a written thesis of approximately 15,000 words. An additional year of study, the honours program is available to meritorious students who have completed a Bachelor of Nursing qualification.
Undertaking an additional year of honours is a unique opportunity to enhance your critical thinking skills, broaden your career options, and actively improve nursing practice and the lives of patients.
Learn more about honours with the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Who is the honours program for?
The program is designed for students who have successfully completed a Bachelor of Nursing or Master of Nursing and are looking to enhance their critical thinking skills. It allows students to investigate an idea that can improve the practice of nursing and the lives of patients, and opens the door to future research.
Subject areas
There are no majors for this course.
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Admission, fees and how to apply
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The details on this page based on your selections are a guide only, and are subject to change.
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Your fee
How to apply
Apply online by selecting the `Apply' button on this page.
Further requirements:
Please download and complete the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Supplementary Form (pdf, 122KB) and upload it to your online application.
External applicants also need to upload:
- An official copy of your most recent transcript
- Proof of identity and citizenship status
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Starting date
Semester 1 (February)
Apply online by selecting the `Apply' button on this page.
Further requirements:
Please download and complete the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Supplementary Form (pdf, 80KB) and upload it to your online application.
External applicants also need to upload:
- An official copy of your most recent transcript
- Proof of identity and citizenship status
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
Starting date
Semester 1 (February)
What you'll study
The degree combines coursework with students' own research project. The coursework involves units of study relating to research methods and the preparation of the thesis (approximately 15,000 words).
You will complete four units of study in which you will develop an understanding of research design and methodology, including data collection and analysis techniques, and the ethical considerations involved in undertaking research. You will work with a supervisor who helps guide your project and assists in formulating a research question, study design, ethics submissions, collecting results, and the writing and publishing of your work.
You will also be invited to present to your peers in at least one research forum throughout the year, enabling you to further develop and refine your work.
Research workshops are run throughout Semester 1.
A variety of guest speakers with expertise in a range of research areas will present during these workshops.
Unit of study table: Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Supervisors
Honours students work with a supervisor who assists them throughout their study. The supervisor helps guide the project, and assists in formulating a research question, study design, ethics submissions, collecting results and writing and publishing of work.
Admission criteria
Applications to the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) are open to applicants who are considered by the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery to have the requisite knowledge and aptitude to undertake the course. Applicants are expected to have completed their Bachelor of Nursing or Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) from the University of Sydney or from an equivalent university with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65.
The academic criteria that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to be able to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course. They are specific to a particular course or discipline. To assist students to make informed choices about their study, we have identified and set out the inherent requirements for this course.
Credit for previous study
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Graduate opportunities
Through the completion of the Honours program, students gain deeper understanding of a subject area and develop analytical, problem solving, communication and project management skills.
These skills are highly valued by prospective employers. Graduates may pursue careers in industry, academia and research organisations
Future study options
The University of Sydney is a research-intensive university. The Faculty of Medicine and Health and the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery are committed to research that improves patient outcomes and experiences.
Graduates of the honours program can go onto study the Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) or Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health).
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