Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration)

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH009

The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) is a course designed for registered nurses who hold either a certificate or a diploma in nursing and who wish to upgrade their qualifications.

The learning modalities employed in this program require students, as practising professionals with the guidance and support of the academic staff, to take more responsibility for their own learning. They will be expected to become more independent in seeking information and to develop a stronger research mindset in how they approach their working life and their capacity to improve patient care.

Local students

Local students who hold a qualification at diploma level are required to complete four units of study or 24 credit points to qualify for the award. Students who hold a certificate in nursing are required to complete eight units or 48 credit points to qualify for the award. Students may choose to study either full time or part time.

International students

International students holding either a diploma or certificate are required to complete eight units of study (48 credit points) to qualify for the award. International students studying on-campus are required to study full time.

Admission requirements

Applicants must be registered as a nurse in Australia or another country, and

1. hold a qualification at the certificate or diploma level in nursing;
2. have a minimum of 12 months experience and be currently working as a registered nurse;
3. will need to meet Sydney Nursing School's English language requirements as outlined in the Faculty Resolutions.

Unit of study overview

Units available in Semester One of the course focus on nursing knowledge and practice, examining the historical background and current debates in nursing. Students will also study the advanced clinical abilities required for nursing assessment and explore the issues of clinical and patient education.

Units available in Semester Two focus on international concepts of health care as well as clinical governance and professional leadership. Students also undertake study in the area of research in nursing and its importance to nursing practice, and complete a clinical practice project. All units are worth six credit points and students are required to submit assignments and sit examinations where applicable. There are no clinical requirements for this degree.

Local students holding a diploma qualification must complete the Research in Nursing unit of study and may select three of the remaining seven units of study on offer. Local students holding a certificate qualification and all international students must complete eight units of study as prescribed. Information about study patterns is listed in the following unit of study table.

Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) GH023 Off-shore course: Singapore

This off-shore course is conducted in Singapore by the University of Sydney in conjunction with the Singapore Institute of Management Pty Ltd. Graduates of this course receive their award from the University of Sydney. The course is offered over two years part-time or one year full-time and is taught in the block mode with online support.

The face-to-face component each semester is delivered in a two-week teaching block at the beginning of the semester and some units have additional face-to-face hours mid-semester. There is one intake per year commencing in January/February. Teaching is conducted by academic staff from Sydney Nursing School.

Course structure

The course structure for international off-shore students studying in Singapore is outlined in the following unit of study table.

Units of study

Degree resolutions