Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is a one-year degree for high-achieving students who have already completed the Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent. The honours degree allows students to build upon the knowledge gained in their past degree, develop research skills that will equip them for future study at a higher degree level and work closely with an academic expert to contribute to a particular area of interest. The main focus of the degree is to produce a research thesis under supervision from experienced academic staff.
Importantly, this degree does not lead to nurse registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1200 Mair Street, Ballarat
- 22 Main Street, Blacktown
- 40 Edward Street, North Sydney
- 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo
- 223 Antill Street, Watson
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- To be eligible to apply for admission to the course, a student must have completed a Bachelor of Nursing and attained a GPA of at least 5.50.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Registered Nurse
A Registered Nurse works in a range of settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities and other health services. You’ll provide care to patients...
Research Nurse
Research Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who are at the forefront of medical innovations and improvements to nursing and treatment pra...
About Australian Catholic University
Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and acting in Truth and Love, Australian Catholic University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.
Our mission is at the heart of everything we do at ACU. It guides our approach to learning and teaching, our welcoming and engaging on-campus culture, and our commitment to building a better society by producing graduates willing to invest in this same commitment.
