NURS4303
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
The main component of the Honours program is an original research project conducted under the close supervision of an academic staff member. In this course it is anticipated that students will work with supervisors on a project that has attained ethics approval if relevant. Students will undertake data collection, management, analysis and interpretation related to their project in collaboration with project supervisor/s.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Gosford
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. demonstrate capacity for effective data collection, data management , analysis and interpretation
2. communicate project progress through the completion of a research progress report and seminar.
Content
The honours student will demonstrate their capacity for effective data collection, data management, analysis and interpretation in collaboration with their academic supervisor/s.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) [10954], Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) [12330] or the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) [11691] programs.
Assumed knowledge
Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent degree, with evidence of high academic achievement.
Assessment items
Report: Progress Report
Presentation: Presentation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Gosford
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per term
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 20 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- NURS4303 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 192.8 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.