Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate)
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 100508 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
QTAC Pre-requisites | Completion of bachelor degree in a relevant science or health science area, from this or another university. |
Special admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunization |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Course Structure
Level 1
NS1911:03 Foundational Nursing Studies and Practice
BNURS-GRAD-21U Advanced standing for prior bachelor degree
Level 2
HS2000:03 Social Constructions of Health in Australia
NS2015:03 Nursing Inquiry 2 – Law and Ethics
NS2022:03 Transitions into Nursing 1
PP2131:03 Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
HS2101:03 Indigenous Health Studies for Nursing Sciences
NS2112:03 Interactive Processes 2
NS2214:03 Transitions into Nursing 2A
PP2231:03 Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
Options
Select a major
Majors
Type of major | Mandatory |
Credit points in major | Single |
Special requirements | 24 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
General Nursing | Cairns Mount Isa Thursday Island Townsville | |
Mental Health Nursing | Cairns Mount Isa Thursday Island Townsville |
GENERAL NURSING MAJOR
Core subjects
NS3118:03 Nursing Research
NS3320:03 Community Approaches to Care
NS3322:03 Nursing in the North
NS3350:03 Health and Illness in the Older Adult
NS3223:03 Preparation for Practice
NS3224:03 Integrated Nursing 2
NS3340:03 Nursing for Chronic Illness and Palliative Care
NS3360:03 Introduction to Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING MAJOR
Core Subjects
NS3118:03 Nursing Research
NS3320:03 Community Approaches to Care
NS3322:03 Nursing in the North
NS3350:03 Health and Illness in the Older Adult
NS3223:03 Preparation for Practice
NS3225:03 Integrated Nursing 2 (Mental Health)
NS3361:03 Introduction to Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Mental Health)
NS3370:03 Issues in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements e.g. Suitability to Work with Children Card can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Supplementary examinations are available, subject to current School and Faculty policies. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 32 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 5 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall not appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | An additional honours year is available. |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |