The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationTransform 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.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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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...
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