Griffith University

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

To be awarded a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree, one additional year of study is required following the successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing.

Graduates of Griffith University's Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree have a competitive edge as they are equipped with practical skills, experience and attributes that employers value, coupled with highly developed research capabilities.

Offered by Griffith University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, our Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) will give you an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work.

You'll complete coursework and a research preparation course in your first trimester and complete a dissertation in your second trimester.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan
  • Parklands Dr, Southport
  • 68 University Dr, Meadowbrook

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:

  • successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent qualification and
  • a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third years of the Bachelor degree.

The Program Director will take the following into consideration when assessing applications for admission:

  • the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature and the availability of appropriate supervision and
  • the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the Bachelor degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $6,000 $38,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$6,000
Standard Tuition:
$38,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$6,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$38,000
Enquire with Griffith University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $6,000 $38,000 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $103,220
Entry barriers Low

Research Nurse

Research Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who are at the forefront of medical innovations and improvements to nursing and treatment pra...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About Griffith University

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.

Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.

We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.