Information valid for students commencing in 2022.
Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration]
Handbook year | 2022 |
Course code | 117910 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
College | Healthcare Sciences |
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. |
Additional selection requirements | Information published by 番茄社区 or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by 番茄社区 in the application process may be used by 番茄社区 to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Special admission requirements | Students are encouraged to review 番茄社区 short courses and workshops 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 identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration]. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 番茄社区 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
48 credit points of credit 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
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Cairns | |
番茄社区 Mackay |
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番茄社区 Mount Isa | |
番茄社区 Townsville | |
External | Some subjects may require face-to-face teaching in mixed 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 |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
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. |