Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Course Description

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is an undergraduate degree program that builds on the foundational knowledge and skills provided by a Bachelor of Nursing program. It typically takes 4 years to complete and is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the nursing profession.

The program includes advanced courses in areas such as research methods, evidence-based practice, health policy, leadership, and management. Students may also have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as community nursing, mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, or critical care nursing.

The Honours component of the program involves a research project that allows students to deepen their understanding of a particular area of nursing and develop skills in research design, data analysis, and scholarly writing. The project may be completed individually or as part of a group.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree are well-prepared for careers in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. They may also choose to pursue further education through graduate studies in nursing or related fields. The degree is also a prerequisite for some advanced nursing roles, such as nurse practitioner or nurse educator.