Bachelor of Nursing Science
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
78110 (v4), 78110A (v3), 78110E (v3), 78110I(v4), 78110U (v2) |
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Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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QTAC Pre-requisites |
English Recommended: Biology, Chemistry and any Maths |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Hepatitis B immunization |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
72 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BM1011:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 1
HS1005:03 Lifespan Development for Health
HS1111:03 Interactive Processes 1
NS1211:03 Foundations of Nursing 1
BM1022:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 2
NS1012:03 Nursing Inquiry 1 – Ways of Knowing
NS1220:03 Primary Health Care
NS1222:03 Foundations of Nursing 2
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
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Type of major |
Mandatory Single |
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Credit points in major |
24 credit points |
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Special requirements |
Nil |
MAJOR |
AVAILABLE AT |
NOTES |
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Cairns Mount Isa Thursday Island Townsville External |
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Cairns Mount Isa Thursday Island Townsville External |
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
7 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
3 years |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Must successfully complete all level 1 subjects before attempting any level 2 subject |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
Yes Further information about placements can be found at University Requirements for Undergraduate Coursework Awards . Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
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Special assessment requirements |
Refer to Review of a S tudent’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Supplementary examinations are available, subject to current School and Faculty policies. |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studi es and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
32 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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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. |
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Other restrictions |
A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
The major studied shall not appear on the testamur |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
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Honours availability |
An additional honours year is available |
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Eligibility |
Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |
