Griffith University
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationTo 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.
- 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.
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...
Critical Care Nurse
A Critical Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients in an emergency department or intensive care unit. You might also work in critic...
Psychiatric Nurse
A Psychiatric Nurse provides specialised care for individuals with mental health conditions. You might work in hospitals, mental health clinics, or...
Neonatal Nurse
Neonatal Nurses are specialist nurses who care for premature babies and infants with medical conditions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU),...
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
