Information valid for students commencing in 2019.
Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration]
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 117910 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Candidates must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants must provide documentary evidence with their QTAC application. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Special admission requirements | Students are encouraged to undertake the Unistart course if they have not studied recently and/or want assistance making the transition to University studies. Note: This course does not lead to registration or accreditation. Registration is a pre-requisite. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration], the graduate will be able to: In collaboration with other health care professionals:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
48 credit points advanced standing for current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA
Teaching Period 1 (First Half Year)
BM1011:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 1
NS2771:03 The Professional Role
NS3363:03 Mental Health for Nursing and Midwifery
OPTIONS
Select NS2216:03 Rural and Remote Nursing or NS2220:03 Specialisation Project or 3 credit points of any undergraduate subject
Teaching Period 2 (Second Half Year)
BM1022:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 2
HS2101:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing
NS2015:03 Law and Ethics for Nursing and Midwifery
NS2219:03 Inclusive Practice
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Mackay |
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Mount Isa | |
Townsville | |
External | Some subjects may require face to face teaching in limited mode subjects |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Not applicable |
Accreditation requirements | Students must be registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not eligible |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BNSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | An additional honours year is available [end-on] |
Eligibility | Candidates will typically require a grade point average of 5.0 or above across the course to be eligible for honours. Potential students should consult the honours course coordinator before applying. |